Travelling from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana one hour ahead of Cartagena.
Choose from nine weekly Rafael Nunez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flights. The 10:45 departure with Air Century is the earliest you can take. Air Century operates the last service of the day at 13:00.
Your CTG to PUJ flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Punta Cana (and then discovering more of Dominican Republic!) is a snap with Air Century. This popular carrier has direct flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Air Century is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CTG and PUJ:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rafael Nunez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight is R 3,512. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 6,267. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from CTG to PUJ by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Finding cheap flights from CTG to PUJ is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Handy information about Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
When it comes to Rafael Nunez International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.0% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Cartagena to Rafael Nunez International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Need a handy hotel near CTG? If you've booked an early flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Rafael Nunez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Punta Cana and beyond.
Booking your ride from Punta Cana International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Punta Cana. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. March is the busiest month to visit Punta Cana. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
March sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CTG to PUJ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've visited Punta Cana, now it's time to discover other parts of Dominican Republic. Travel around 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to tick off its popular sights. From Alcazar de Colon to National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in Dominican Republic. No visit is complete without checking out Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.