Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Nice.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NCE to PUJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between NCE and PUJ include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Paris Orly Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Currently, ج.م. 18,936 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 33,757. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from NCE to PUJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from NCE to PUJ.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
74.5% of flights that depart Cote D'Azur Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Nice to Cote D'Azur Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to NCE? If you're boarding an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you're coming in on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near PUJ:
Go where the road takes you 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.
Reserving your ride from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport to central Punta Cana has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
March is the busiest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Punta Cana in May.
Book your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you want to go to Punta Cana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
March sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from NCE to PUJ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've seen Punta Cana, now it's time to explore other parts of Dominican Republic. Travel about 161 kilometres west to Santo Domingo to tick off its top sights. From Alcazar de Colon to National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Santo Domingo Este is another standout destination in Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No journey is complete without seeing Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
