# PUJ — Punta Cana International Airport > Machine-readable reference for PUJ. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/puj HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/puj Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/puj.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/PUJ.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-15T07:50:49.204+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Punta Cana International Airport - IATA: PUJ - ICAO: MDPC - City: Punta Cana - Country: DO (DO) - Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico - Distance from city: approximately 5 km (3 mi) east of Punta Cana village - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 8,116,553 - Hub for: Air Caraïbes, Arajet - Official website: https://www.puntacanainternationalairport.com/en/ ## Overview Welcome Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) brings a unique vibe to the busy world of Caribbean travel. Picture this: stepping off the plane into a palm-thatched, open-air terminal that feels more like a resort arrival than an airport. But, hold on to your wallet, because once you're airside, the prices and crowds channel a different kind of resort experience — that of the captive kind, particularly when fast food meals soar past the US$15 mark. At a glance Handling over 8 million passengers annually, PUJ serves as a crucial hub for Air Caraïbes and Arajet with just two terminals — A and B. Both display the signature open-air design that captures a laid-back, beach-like atmosphere. Located just 5 kilometers east of the Punta Cana village, it's a short ride from your flight to cocktails on the sand. Terminals & layout Punta Cana International operates two primary terminals: Terminal A and Terminal B. Terminal A is comprised of 16 gates, servicing high-traffic routes like those operated by American Airlines and JetBlue. Across the tarmac, Terminal B has 14 gates and is the base for Arajet, British Airways, and Condor. Despite their cozy, scenic settings, expect a good walk through… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal A** — 16 gates · airlines: American Airlines, JetBlue Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/terminals/a - **Terminal B** — 14 gates · airlines: Arajet, British Airways, Condor URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/terminals/b ## Dining (19) - **CAICALI I** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/caicali-i-a - **CAICALI II** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/caicali-ii-a - **CAICALI III** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/caicali-iii-b - **Cava Alta** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/cava-alta-b - **Cavu Bar I** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/cavu-bar-i-a - **Cavu Bar II** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/cavu-bar-ii-b - **Cinnabon** — A · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/cinnabon-a - **Hard Rock Café Punta Cana** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/hard-rock-cafe-punta-cana-a - **Jet Express I** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/jet-express-i-a - **Jet Express II** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/jet-express-ii-b - **Nathan's** — A · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/nathan-s-a - **Pizza Hut** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/pizza-hut - **Pizza Hut** — A · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/pizza-hut-a - **REFUGIO** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/refugio-b - **Segafredo** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/segafredo - **Taco Bell** — A · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/taco-bell-a - **Taco Bell** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/taco-bell-b - **Wendy's** — A · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/wendy-s-a - **Wendy's** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/restaurants/wendy-s-b ## Lounges (8) - **Sala VIP** — A · access: Terminal A, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/lounges/sala-vip-a - **Sala VIP** — B · access: Terminal B, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/lounges/sala-vip-b - **VIP Lounge Air France KLM** — B · access: Terminal B, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/lounges/vip-lounge-air-france-klm-b - **VIP Lounge American Express** — A · access: Terminal A, Amex cardholders · day pass: 35 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/lounges/vip-lounge-american-express-a - **VIP Lounge American Express** — B · access: Terminal B, Amex cardholders · day pass: 35 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/lounges/vip-lounge-american-express-b - **VIP Lounge Condor** — A · access: Terminal A, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/lounges/vip-lounge-condor-a - **VIP Lounge Copa Club** — A · access: Terminal A, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/lounges/vip-lounge-copa-club-a - **VIP Lounge TUI** — B · access: Terminal B, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/lounges/vip-lounge-tui-b ## Shops (16) - **DFA Candy & Toys** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/dfa-candy-toys-a - **DFA Candy & Toys** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/dfa-candy-toys-b - **DFA Duty Free** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/dfa-duty-free-a - **DFA Duty Free** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/dfa-duty-free-b - **DFA Fashion** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/dfa-fashion-a - **DFA Sunglasses** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/dfa-sunglasses-b - **DFA Watches & Jewelry** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/dfa-watches-jewelry-a - **Hard Rock Café Punta Cana Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/hard-rock-cafe-punta-cana-shop - **Hard Rock Café Punta Cana Shop** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/hard-rock-cafe-punta-cana-shop-a - **News & Books Kiosk** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/news-books-kiosk-a - **News & Books Kiosk** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/news-books-kiosk-b - **Pharmacy FMS** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/pharmacy-fms - **Puntacana Resort and Club Logo Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/puntacana-resort-and-club-logo-shop - **Puntacana Resort and Club Logo Shop** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/puntacana-resort-and-club-logo-shop-a - **Souvenir Shop La Tiendita** — A URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/souvenir-shop-la-tiendita-a - **Souvenir Shop La Tiendita** — B URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/shops/souvenir-shop-la-tiendita-b ## Parking (4) - **Employee Parking** — Restricted lot · /8/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/parking/employee-parking - **Long-Term Parking** — Economy lot · /10/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/parking/long-term-parking - **Main Public Parking** — Surface lot · /20/day, /5/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/parking/main-public-parking - **Short-Term Parking** — Terminal A · /20/day, /3/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/parking/short-term-parking ## Ground transport (17) - **AMSTAR DMC Transfer** — Shuttle service · 30-60 min depending on stops · Coaches dispatched to match major charter/holiday flights URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/amstar-dmc-transfer - **APTP Punta Cana Airport Taxi** — Taxi service · 20-45 min to Bavaro reported by users · On demand by reservation aligned to flight times URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/aptp-punta-cana-airport-taxi - **Avis** — Rental car · Counter open daily with hours tied to flight arrivals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/avis - **Budget** — Rental car · Counter staffed daily during airport operating hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/budget - **Cabify** — Rideshare service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/cabify - **Caribe Tours Bavaro Line** — Bus service · Several departures daily on main intercity routes per user reports URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/caribe-tours-bavaro-line - **Expreso Bavaro** — Intercity bus · 2.5-3.5 hours depending on traffic · Approx RD$400-500 (about $8-10) one-way Santo Domingo–Bavaro reported by users · Roughly every 2-3 hours during the day per user reports URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/expreso-bavaro - **Four Points by Sheraton Punta Cana Village Shuttle** — Hotel shuttle · 5-10 min · By prior arrangement tied to flight times URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/four-points-by-sheraton-punta-cana-village-shuttle - **Four Points Hotel Shuttle** — Shuttle · 15-20 min · Free for guests · Every 30 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/four-points-hotel-shuttle - **Hertz** — Rental car · Desk hours follow airport flight schedules URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/hertz - **National Car Rental** — Rental car · Desk hours aligned with flight schedule daily URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/national-car-rental - **Olympus Tours Transfer** — Shuttle service · 30-60 min depending on resort and stops · Scheduled around package flights and resort pickups URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/olympus-tours-transfer - **Public Bus Service** — Bus · 30-45 min · Approx. 50 DOP · Every hour URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/public-bus-service - **Rental Car Services** — Other · Varies · Varies by rental company · Available 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/rental-car-services - **Rideshare Service** — Rideshare · 10-15 min · Varies by destination · Available 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/rideshare-service - **Taxi Service** — Taxi · 10-15 min · Varies by destination · Available 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/taxi-service - **Uber** — Rideshare service · Service coverage sporadic around Punta Cana; airport pick-ups effectively blocked by taxi unions URL: https://airport.flights/airport/puj/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Price_: Fast food in both terminals can reach US$15–20. Consider eating before arriving if you're budget-conscious. - _Time_: Arrive 3 hours before your flight during peak seasons to manage long queues. - _Lounges_: Priority Pass only grants access to Sala VIP lounges which get crowded by noon; arrive early for space. - _Local_: Segafredo in Terminal A brews the most consistent espresso, scoring high among coffee lovers. - _Avoid_: Be wary of unsolicited ‘VIP arrival’ services online; seek verified options tied to resorts or airlines. - _Money_: Have small bills ready for taxis; leveraging exact cash offers better control over fare negotiations. - _Avoid_: Steer clear of timeshare pitches in arrivals; they are unrelated to hotel transfers. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/PUJ.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/puj/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/puj/departures — HTML page with live departures