Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Punta Cana International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Amsterdam.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your AMS to PUJ flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Punta Cana (and then discovering more of Dominican Republic!) is a cinch with TUIfly Netherlands. This popular airline has direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Punta Cana International Airport.
TUIfly Netherlands has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating AMS to PUJ flights, TUIfly Netherlands leads the way for on-time arrivals.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Punta Cana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between AMS and PUJ include:
Frankfurt Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Punta Cana International Airport flight is R 4,306. A round-trip fare right now is R 10,048. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AMS to PUJ.
The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Punta Cana International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from AMS to PUJ.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of all flights leaving Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Punta Cana International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near PUJ if you're catching a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Punta Cana International Airport rental car and discover Punta Cana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Punta Cana International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Punta Cana. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Punta Cana International Airport is May, while March is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Punta Cana based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you want to visit Punta Cana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to PUJ in March. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've seen Punta Cana, now it's time to discover more of Dominican Republic. Journey around 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to tick off its top attractions. From Alcazar de Colon to National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace, your itinerary will be busy.
Santo Domingo Este is another well-known destination in Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No journey is complete without seeing Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.