Travelling from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Lexington and Punta Cana are both in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Leave plenty of time to make your LEX to PUJ flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Blue Grass Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LEX and PUJ:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
282 € is the best price for a one-way Blue Grass Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Return flights start at 432 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LEX to PUJ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Blue Grass Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LEX to PUJ.
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Handy information about Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
You'll find LEX at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Of all flights leaving Blue Grass Airport, 77.12% land on schedule at their destination.
Blue Grass Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Lexington. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LEX? If you've booked an early flight from Blue Grass Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Consider booking a hotel near PUJ if you're catching a late Blue Grass Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Punta Cana International Airport rental car and explore Punta Cana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Blue Grass Airport to Punta Cana International Airport. March is the most popular month to visit Punta Cana. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Blue Grass Airport to Punta Cana International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
March has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LEX to PUJ sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've seen Punta Cana, now it's time to explore other corners of Dominican Republic. Journey 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, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Dominican Republic, head for Santo Domingo Este, roughly 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are key highlights.