Flying from Vancouver to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Check out your options for flying out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana. The city operates in the UTC-4 timezone and is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Vancouver to PUJ.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 33 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Punta Cana International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Vancouver to Punta Cana International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 16 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Vancouver to PUJ? Check in to a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base before your adventure officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Book a hotel close to PUJ if you're taking a late flight from Vancouver to Punta Cana International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Punta Cana. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Punta Cana International Airport from Rs48,315 or travel return from just Rs87,063. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To pick up cheap tickets from Vancouver to PUJ, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver to Punta Cana International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Punta Cana. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Vancouver to PUJ, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Punta Cana International Airport in March when temperatures average between 22ºC and 28ºC.
More about Punta Cana
After locking in your flight from Vancouver to Punta Cana International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Punta Cana:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Bavaro Beach, Manati Park Bavaro and an al bandera Dominicana Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Punta Cana.
Complete your Punta Cana trip with a car rental
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