Travelling from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana is five hours behind Basel and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your BSL to PUJ flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Punta Cana International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between BSL and PUJ:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Punta Cana International Airport flight is $1,048. A return fare is currently $1,200. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BSL to PUJ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Punta Cana International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BSL to PUJ.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Punta Cana International Airport.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
76.48% of flights departing from EuroAirport Swiss reach their destination on time.
Central Basel to EuroAirport Swiss is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BSL? If you're boarding an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Punta Cana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you're getting in on a late EuroAirport Swiss to Punta Cana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near PUJ:
Go where the road takes you with a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and see more of Punta Cana and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Punta Cana International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport to central Punta Cana has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is the most popular month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Punta Cana International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Punta Cana in May.
Book your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you want to visit Punta Cana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BSL to PUJ in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Dominican Republic you should also see. Around 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.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, roughly 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are the start of reasons to visit.