Travelling from Chisinau Airport (RMO) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, making Punta Cana six hours behind Chisinau.
To ensure you get on your RMO to PUJ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Handy information about Chisinau Airport (RMO)
To reach Chisinau Airport from central Chisinau, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near RMO? If you're catching an early flight from Chisinau Airport to Punta Cana Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to PUJ if you're taking a late Chisinau Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Punta Cana Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and see more of Punta Cana and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Punta Cana Airport about three weeks before you travel.
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 reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Chisinau Airport to Punta Cana Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Punta Cana. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Chisinau Airport to Punta Cana Airport for September if you'd like to visit Punta Cana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
March has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RMO to PUJ around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Punta Cana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the Dominican Republic waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
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 a visit to Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.
