Travelling from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana is one hour behind Montevideo and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MVD to PUJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Carrasco International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MVD and PUJ:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
R 6,084 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Carrasco International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 11,030. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MVD to PUJ, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Carrasco International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MVD to PUJ.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Carrasco International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
88.91% of flights departing from Carrasco International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from MVD.
To get to Carrasco International Airport from central Montevideo, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near MVD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Carrasco International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you're getting in on a late Carrasco International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near PUJ:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Punta Cana's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Punta Cana International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
From Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is the busiest month for flights from Carrasco International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Punta Cana in May.
Lock in your flight from Carrasco International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you'd like to visit Punta Cana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
March has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MVD to PUJ sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've visited Punta Cana, now it's time to discover more of Dominican Republic. Travel around 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to check off its popular sights. From Alcazar de Colon to National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Dominican Republic, head for Santo Domingo Este, about 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are among its highlights.