Flying from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana one hour ahead of Guayaquil.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your GYE to PUJ flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between GYE and PUJ:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight is ج.م. 12,070. A round-trip ticket right now is ج.م. 18,944. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GYE to PUJ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from GYE to PUJ.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Handy information about Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from GYE land at their destination as scheduled 89.07% of the time.
To get to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport from central Guayaquil, it takes about 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near GYE? If you're catching an early flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Consider booking a hotel near PUJ if you have a late Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Punta Cana and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Punta Cana. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is the busiest month for flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Punta Cana in May.
Before locking in your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Punta Cana, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from GYE to PUJ in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Dominican Republic you should also see. Around 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another favourite stop in Dominican Republic. No visit is complete without checking out Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
