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IATA: PUJ · Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Punta Cana International Airport Guide

CapitalSanto Domingo
Population10,771,504
CurrencyDOP $ Dominican peso
LanguageCreole French
Time ZoneUTC-04:00 AST
AirportPUJ
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~1,611,533

Punta Cana International Airport (IATA: PUJ) is a key aviation hub serving Punta Cana and the wider Dominican Republic region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Punta Cana from PUJ

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Punta Cana International Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at PUJ

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Punta Cana International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
PUJ / MDPC
Serves
Punta Cana
Country
Dominican Republic
Local time now
16:32 (AST)
Time zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Currency
DOP ($)
Capital
Santo Domingo
Coordinates
18.5674, -68.3634

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Nonstop destinations from PUJ

Punta Cana International Airport has published nonstop service to 36 airports across 19 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from PUJ.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
MiamiMIAUnited States1,466 km
MadridMADSpain6,569 km
Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)CDGFrance7,079 km
MontréalYULCanada3,032 km
TorontoYYZCanada2,984 km
AtlantaATLUnited States2,313 km
TocumenPTYPanama1,589 km
PhiladelphiaPHLUnited States2,459 km
Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)EZEArgentina6,026 km
San JuanSJUPuerto Rico249 km
DüsseldorfDUSGermany7,381 km
Santo DomingoSDQDominican Republic138 km
BogotaBOGColombia1,664 km
BostonBOSUnited States2,657 km
New YorkJFKUnited States2,508 km
OsbournANUAntigua and Barbuda713 km
Frankfurt am MainFRAGermany7,511 km
BaltimoreBWIUnited States2,427 km
ChicagoORDUnited States3,192 km
PittsburghPITUnited States2,688 km
St LouisSTLUnited States3,089 km
MaiquetíaCCSVenezuela897 km
LimaLIMPeru3,534 km
SantiagoSCLChile5,783 km

Airlines serving PUJ

22 carriers publish nonstop service at PUJ, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Carrier F9F9—9
LATAM AirlinesLAFull Service6
TUI fly NetherlandsORCharter5
LAN Argentina4MFull Service4
American AirlinesAAFull Service4
Air CanadaACFull Service4
WestJetWSFull Service4
JetBlue AirwaysB6Full Service4
Copa AirlinesCMFull Service3
CondorDECharter3
Air FranceAFFull Service2
KLMKLFull Service2
AviancaAVFull Service2
British AirwaysBAFull Service2
Delta Air LinesDLFull Service2
Gol AirlinesG3Budget2
Carrier UXUX—2
SwissLXFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than PUJ-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.