Punta Cana International Airport airport (PUJ)

Dominican Republic · Punta Cana

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) Online Check-in

Caribbean's busiest leisure airport, gateway to all-inclusive resorts. Open-air terminals with thatched roofs. Heavy charter traffic from Europe + North America.

Now at Punta Cana International Airport

  • Security wait (today, avg) 18 min n=9 reports · last 30 min
  • Disruption No reported disruption
  • Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
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Quick information

Recommended arrival (Schengen)
120 min before departure
Recommended arrival (international)
180 min before departure
Terminals
2
Airlines
30
Time zone
America/Santo_Domingo
ICAO
MDPC

Airlines we cover at Punta Cana International Airport

Punta Cana International Airport hosts about 30 airlines in total. We have terminal-specific check-in pages for the 0 listed below. Pick yours to see counters, bag-drop, and online check-in details.

No terminal-specific check-in pages for this airport yet. Browse the full airline directory for general check-in info.

How to check in for a flight from Punta Cana International Airport

  1. Check in online before you leave home

    Most airlines open online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It saves time at the airport and avoids airport-counter fees on low-cost carriers.

  2. Arrive at the right terminal

    PUJ has 2 terminal(s). Check your airline's terminal in the table above before you set off.

  3. Drop off checked baggage

    Counters typically open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before. Use self-service bag-drop kiosks to save time.

  4. Pass security

    Liquids must be in a single transparent bag, max 100 ml each. Laptops and large electronics out of bags. Submit your security wait time below to help others.

  5. Reach your gate on time

    Most airlines close the gate 20 minutes before departure. Allow 5–15 minutes to walk from security to the gate.

Tips for Punta Cana International Airport

  • Tourist card on entry

    Dominican Republic tourist card ($10 USD) included in airline ticket since 2018. No cash needed at airport.

Popular destinations from Punta Cana International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Punta Cana?

No — most nationalities (US, EU, UK, CA, AU) get visa-free 30-day entry. Tourist card included in ticket.

Official sources

The check-in details on this page are sourced from each airline's website. For terminal layout, opening hours, and ground-side services, see the Punta Cana International Airport official site below.

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