Flying from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, making Punta Cana one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BHM to PUJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BHM and PUJ:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
At the moment, ج.م. 10,007 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 21,466. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHM to PUJ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BHM to PUJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
You'll find BHM at 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from BHM arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.37% of the time.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near BHM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want 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.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
From Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Punta Cana in May.
When booking your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
March sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BHM to PUJ around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've seen Punta Cana, now it's time to discover other parts of Dominican Republic. Travel about 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to check off its must-visit sights. From Alcazar de Colon to National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another favourite stop in Dominican Republic. Experience major highlights starting with Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
