Travelling from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, making Punta Cana two hours ahead of Guatemala City.
Your GUA to PUJ flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guatemala City Airport to Punta Cana Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between GUA and PUJ include:
Miami International Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight is 107 €. A round-trip fare is currently 272 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GUA to PUJ, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport to Punta Cana Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Guatemala City Airport to Punta Cana Airport.
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Guatemala City Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from GUA touch down on schedule 88% of the time.
Central Guatemala City to Guatemala City Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near GUA? If you're catching an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Punta Cana Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
If you're landing on a late Guatemala City Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near PUJ:
Grab a Punta Cana Airport rental car and discover Punta Cana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Punta Cana Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Punta Cana. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Punta Cana Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Punta Cana in September.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Guatemala City Airport to Punta Cana Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from GUA to PUJ in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many places in the Dominican Republic waiting to be discovered after you've seen Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
If there's time to check out another corner of the Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, about 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden are among the biggest draws.