Flying from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana one hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
Your GIG to PUJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GIG and PUJ include:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight is P13,707. A round-trip plane ticket right now is P28,069. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GIG to PUJ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from GIG to PUJ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
79.57% of flights that depart Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Rio De Janeiro to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to GIG:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you're coming in on a late Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near PUJ:
Go where the road takes you with a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and experience more of Punta Cana and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Punta Cana International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. March is the busiest month to visit Punta Cana. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from GIG to PUJ in March if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Dominican Republic waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Santo Domingo Este is another well-known destination in Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No journey is complete without seeing Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.