Flying from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Punta Cana Airport.
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana one hour ahead of Medellin.
There are 17 Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Punta Cana Airport flights each week.
Leave plenty of time to make your MDE to PUJ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Punta Cana Airport, so jetting to Punta Cana (and then exploring more of the Dominican Republic!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Avianca has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Avianca ranks as the top on-time carrier for MDE to PUJ flights, with 95.08% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Punta Cana Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MDE and PUJ include:
Miami International Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
R 2,884 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,804. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from MDE to PUJ by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Punta Cana Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Landing cheap flights from MDE to PUJ is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Punta Cana Airport.
Handy information about Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
When it comes to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport from central Medellin, it takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MDE? If you're boarding an early flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Punta Cana Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Punta Cana Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Punta Cana's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Punta Cana Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Punta Cana. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova 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 faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport to Punta Cana Airport for September if you'd like to explore Punta Cana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MDE to PUJ in March if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
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 you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
Around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in the Dominican Republic. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.