Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the Dominican Republic’s busiest gateway, serving Punta Cana and the eastern region with two main passenger terminals and a busy charter apron handling year-round international traffic. Major carriers with strong operations include American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta and several European and Canadian tour operators, while local airline Arajet also operates flights. Popular destinations include New York, Miami, Toronto and several major European hubs. Travelers can check the online flight board for up-to-date arrivals and departures, and should allow extra time for immigration and peak-season crowds.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Punta Cana International Airport is PUJ.
The ICAO code for Punta Cana International Airport is MDPC.
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
The local time zone at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is America/Santo_Domingo (GMT-4).
About 99 scheduled departures were counted at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.