Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Bologna.
Give yourself enough time to make your BLQ to PUJ flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between BLQ and PUJ:
Paris Orly Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight is $839. A return fare is currently $1,131. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BLQ to PUJ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Punta Cana International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from BLQ to PUJ is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
74.23% of flights taking off from Guglielmo Marconi Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Bologna to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BLQ? If you're catching an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and discover more of Punta Cana and beyond.
Booking your ride from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. March is the busiest month to head to Punta Cana. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you'd like to explore Punta Cana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BLQ to PUJ in March. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Dominican Republic you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a trip to Santo Domingo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in Dominican Republic. Experience major highlights starting with Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.