Travelling from Buenos Aires to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Buenos Aires. Explore your options departing from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is one hour behind Buenos Aires. Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Buenos Aires to PUJ.
In peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is about 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Punta Cana International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Jorge Newbery Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from AEP land on schedule 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) flight ticket with departures from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Decide if leaving from EZE is a better fit for your trip.
From EZE, direct flights from Buenos Aires to PUJ can be booked with Arajet.
Arajet has the largest share of bookings on the EZE to PUJ route.
The top carrier for punctuality is Aerolineas Argentinas. Its Ministro Pistarini Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flights arrive as scheduled 70.45% of the time.
Split up your flight from Buenos Aires to Punta Cana International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and PUJ include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can reach EZE from central Buenos Aires in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Buenos Aires to PUJ flight? Check in to a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Most flights that leave Ministro Pistarini Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 83.93%.
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Punta Cana International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Pick up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car and explore Punta Cana and beyond with your own wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Punta Cana International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Rs84,145 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Punta Cana International Airport. Return flights start at Rs155,582. These prices can change depending on demand.
Lock in cheap flights from Buenos Aires to PUJ by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing cheap Buenos Aires to Punta Cana International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
May is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Punta Cana based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Book your Buenos Aires to PUJ flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Punta Cana International Airport in March when temperatures are between 22ºC and 28ºC.
More about Punta Cana
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Punta Cana International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Punta Cana:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Playa Bavaro Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach and Playa Bonita are leading attractions which should be on every Punta Cana itinerary.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in the Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Alcazar de Colon, The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, roughly 153 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium are highlights.
