Travelling from Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana one hour ahead of Lexington.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LEX to PUJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Punta Cana Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LEX and PUJ:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Handy information about Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
LEX is located at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
When it comes to Lexington Blue Grass Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Lexington. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LEX? If you're boarding an early flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Punta Cana Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Reserve a hotel near PUJ if you're on a late Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Punta Cana Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Punta Cana's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Punta Cana Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
From Punta Cana Airport, Punta Cana is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Punta Cana Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Punta Cana in September.
When booking your flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Punta Cana Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LEX to PUJ in March. Temperatures average between 22ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
You've done Punta Cana, now it's time to explore other corners of the Dominican Republic. Journey about 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to tick off its leading attractions. From Catedral Primada de las Americas to Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Santo Domingo Este is another sought-after destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No trip is complete without dropping by Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.
