Travelling from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana two hours ahead of Tulsa.
To ensure you catch your TUL to PUJ flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Handy information about Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
TUL is located at 7777 E. Apache.
Tulsa International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from TUL arrive at their destination without delay.
Tulsa International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Tulsa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near TUL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Tulsa International Airport to Punta Cana Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Reserve a hotel close to PUJ if you have a late Tulsa International Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Punta Cana Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and discover more of Punta Cana and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Punta Cana Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Punta Cana. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Tulsa International Airport to Punta Cana Airport is September, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Punta Cana based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Tulsa International Airport to Punta Cana Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
March has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from TUL to PUJ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
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 taken in the sights of Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
If you want to check out another side of the Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, about 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden are key reasons to visit.