Travelling from Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know
Medellin's main base, Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport flight.
Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana. The city is in the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Medellin.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the most popular route. There are 13 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Wingo at 3:29pm. Choose the first MDE to PUJ departure operated by Wingo at 6:30am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Medellin to PUJ. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Get to your destination in one go from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Nonstop flights from Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) can be booked from here.
At MDE, you can choose from various airlines that operate direct flights from Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport, including:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between MDE and PUJ is AVIANCA.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Wingo.
The distance from central Medellin to MDE is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching an early flight from Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
69.76% of flights that depart Jose Maria Cordova International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Break up your flight from Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport with a stop at El Dorado International Airport (BOG). A major stopover between Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and PUJ, it's the perfect opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
EOH is around 6 kilometres from central Medellin. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Medellin to PUJ flight, stay in one of these hotels near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport:
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PUJ:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Punta Cana and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
RM631 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport. Return flights start at RM961. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Medellin to PUJ by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
July is when most people book flights from Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Visit Punta Cana in May for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Medellin to PUJ plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Punta Cana to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
March has temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Punta Cana
Start your Punta Cana trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to Punta Cana International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Playa Bavaro Punta Cana, Bavaro Beach and Playa Bonita are major attractions which should feature on every Punta Cana itinerary.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Punta Cana is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the Dominican Republic you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Alcazar de Colon, The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.
If you're ready to explore another side of the Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, about 153 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium are highlights.
