The Punta Cana Airport
Punta Cana's airport is not only a welcoming structure to
visitors arriving on the island, but also an
environmentally-friendly building that gives back to the
island's environment.
As the flight reaches the Dominican Republic, one cannot miss
the thatched roof and the open air design of the Punta Cana
International Airport. The airport was designed to both welcome
visitors, and be environmentally responsible, using native
design and materials. There is a modern new air-conditioned
terminal for passenger arrivals.
Upon arriving at the Punta Cana airport, each passenger is
required to purchase a $10.00 tourist card before entering
customs. After retrieving luggage and clearing customs,
passengers are usually greeted by their tour company
representative and directed to board the correct bus for
transfer to their resort. The Department of Migration
photographs United States citizens who enter the Dominican
Republic with birth certificates and photo identification. This
will not affect United States citizens who travel using their
passports. This is being done to prevent illegal entry back into
the United States. The computerized systems are in place at each
of the international air and maritime ports. However, visitors
in general are advised to confirm travel documentation with the
nearest Dominican Republic Consulate.
There are direct flights to Punta Cana from a number of major
cities throughout the world, including New York, Miami,
Philadelphia, Paris, and Buenos Aries. There are direct flights
from the following airports in the United States:
-Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport -Charlotte
-Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport -Manchester
-Miami International Airport -New York John F. Kennedy
International Airport -Newark Liberty International Airport
-Orlando Sanford International Airport -Philadelphia
International Airport -St. Louis Lambert International Airport
US Airways operates non-stop round-trip flights from
Philadelphia every Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. The flight
duration is around five hours. Other airlines like Continental
also operate flights to Punta Cana. Flights from New York take
around 3 hours and 15 min while flights from Miami take less
than 2 hours. There are daily flights from Punta Cana to several
domestic and regional Caribbean airports. Most hotels are within
30 minutes of the airport. Airlines can be contacted at their
toll free numbers for updated flight times. While at Punta Cana,
visitors can find more information regarding their travel from
the Ministry of Tourism.