Travelling from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 8 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Punta Cana.
Your PUJ to BCN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Iberojet is your gateway to discovering Barcelona (and maybe even some other great parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Iberojet.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Punta Cana International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the top stopovers between PUJ and BCN:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Punta Cana International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is 267 €. A return plane ticket is currently 576 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book ten months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PUJ to BCN.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PUJ to BCN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Handy information about Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Punta Cana International Airport, data shows 72.84% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Punta Cana to Punta Cana International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near PUJ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Punta Cana International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Barcelona and beyond.
Booking your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Barcelona in January.
Before locking in your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PUJ to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Logroño is another essential stop in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without experiencing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.