Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Punta Cana International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours.
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana five hours behind Barcelona.
Your BCN to PUJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at 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 best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Flying into Punta Cana (and then seeing more of Dominican Republic!) is easy with Iberojet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Iberojet.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BCN and PUJ:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Paris Orly Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Currently, $481 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $750. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to PUJ by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights that take off from Barcelona-El Prat Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near BCN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Punta Cana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you're coming in on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near PUJ:
Follow your own route with a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and chase adventure across Punta Cana and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Punta Cana International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
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 reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. March is the most popular month to visit Punta Cana. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you want to explore Punta Cana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
March sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BCN to PUJ sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've done Punta Cana, now it's time to explore other corners of Dominican Republic. Journey about 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to check off its must-visit sights. From Alcazar de Colon to National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
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 dropping by Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.