Flying from Belfast to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Belfast to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are the two main airports in Belfast.
Punta Cana International Airport is located in Punta Cana. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours behind Belfast.
Your flight from Belfast to PUJ won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Belfast to PUJ with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between BFS and PUJ include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
BFS is around 32 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 2 hours.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Belfast International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Belfast International Airport, 67.55% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Punta Cana International Airport. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is one of the options between George Best Belfast City Airport and PUJ.
With public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Belfast to PUJ flight? Unwind in a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
68.3% of flights departing George Best Belfast City Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near PUJ if you're catching a late flight from Belfast to Punta Cana International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
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 experience more of Punta Cana and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Belfast to Punta Cana International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
ج.م. 31,521 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Punta Cana International Airport. Return flights start at ج.م. 35,497. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Belfast to PUJ. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Belfast to Punta Cana International Airport ticket.
Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Belfast to PUJ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Belfast to Punta Cana International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Belfast to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Plan your visit to Punta Cana in May for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Belfast to PUJ flight ticket departing in September if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Punta Cana to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Punta Cana International Airport in March when temperatures are between 22ºC and 28ºC.
More about Punta Cana
Start your Punta Cana trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Punta Cana International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Punta Cana when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Playa Bavaro Punta Cana followed by Bavaro Beach and Playa Bonita.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in the Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Alcazar de Colon, The Cathedral of the Americas and República Dominicana - Santo Domingod.
Santo Domingo Este is another standout destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 153 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No trip is complete without seeing Lago los tres ojos, Los Corales Park and National Aquarium.
