Travelling from Knoxville Airport (TYS) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana one hour ahead of Knoxville.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your TYS to PUJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Handy information about Knoxville Airport (TYS)
TYS's address is 2055 Alcoa Highway.
Of all flights departing from Knoxville Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
Knoxville Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Knoxville. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Knoxville Airport to Punta Cana Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near TYS:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Book a hotel close to PUJ if you're catching a late Knoxville Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Punta Cana 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.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Punta Cana Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Punta Cana. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Knoxville Airport to Punta Cana Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Punta Cana. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Knoxville Airport to Punta Cana Airport for September if you want to explore Punta Cana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from TYS to PUJ in March if you want to travel 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 has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, about 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden are among the biggest draws.
