The Punta Cana airport is not only a welcoming structure for visitors arriving on the island, but also an environmentally friendly building that gives back to the island’s environment.
When the flight arrives in the Dominican Republic, one cannot miss the thatched roof and open-air design of the Punta Cana International Airport. The airport was designed both to welcome visitors and to be environmentally responsible, using design and indigenous materials.
There is a new modern air-conditioned terminal for passenger arrivals.
Upon arrival at the Punta Cana airport, each passenger must purchase a $10.00 tourist card before entering customs. After retrieving luggage and clearing customs, passengers are usually greeted by the travel company representative and directed to board the correct bus for transportation to their resort. The Department of Immigration photographs US citizens entering the Dominican Republic with birth certificates and photo identification. This will not affect US citizens traveling on their passports. This is being done to prevent illegal entry back into the United States. Computerized systems are installed at each of the international air and sea ports. However, visitors are generally advised to confirm travel documentation with the nearest Dominican Republic Consulate.
There are direct flights to Punta Cana from several major cities around the world, including New York, Miami, Philadelphia, Paris, and Buenos Aires. There are direct flights from the following US airports:
-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 nonstop roundtrip flights from Philadelphia every Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. The duration of the flight is about five hours. Other airlines such as Continental also operate flights to Punta Cana. Flights from New York take around 3 hours and 15 minutes, while flights from Miami take less than 2 hours. There are daily flights from Punta Cana to several national and regional airports in the Caribbean. Most hotels are within 30 minutes of the airport. Airlines can be contacted on their toll-free numbers for up-to-date flight schedules. During their stay in Punta Cana, visitors can find more information about their trip at the Ministry of Tourism.
