Which airport should I fly into for Punta Cana?

For long-haul and international flights, Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the main gateway near Punta Cana. The closest airport, Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Punta Cana?

The nearest is about 3 mi (5 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Punta Cana?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Punta Cana

The closest airports to Punta Cana, DO: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Punta Cana, DO is Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
PUJ	Punta Cana International AirportPunta Cana, Dominican Republic	3 mi / 5 km	11 min	International
LRM	Casa De Campo International AirportLa Romana, Dominican Republic	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	International
EPS	Arroyo Barril AirportArroyo Barril, Dominican Republic	80 mi / 128 km	1 hr 51 min	Regional
SDQ	Las Americas International AirportSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic	83 mi / 134 km	1 hr 56 min	International
BQN	Rafael Hernandez AirportAguadilla, Puerto Rico	84 mi / 135 km	1 hr 57 min	Regional
MAZ	Eugenio Maria De Hostos AirportMayaguez, Puerto Rico	85 mi / 137 km	1 hr 59 min	Regional
AZS	Samana El Catey International AirportSamana, Dominican Republic	99 mi / 160 km	2 hr 19 min	International
JBQ	La Isabela International AirportLa Isabela, Dominican Republic	104 mi / 167 km	2 hr 25 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the most convenient at about 3 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Punta Cana. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with PUJ.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near PUJ saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Punta Cana is Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), about 3 mi (5 km) away — roughly 11 min by road.