Flying from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Punta Cana Airport to Zurich Airport is 9 hours.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich five hours ahead of Punta Cana.
Flights from PUJ to ZRH start at 19:10 — the first with Edelweiss Air. The latest departure is at 22:35 with Edelweiss Air. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Punta Cana Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PUJ to ZRH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Edelweiss air is your gateway to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Punta Cana Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this carrier.
Edelweiss air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Punta Cana Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PUJ and ZRH:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Madrid Airport
Handy information about Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Punta Cana Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Punta Cana Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Punta Cana. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Punta Cana Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to PUJ:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Punta Cana Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zurich and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Punta Cana Airport to Zurich Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Zurich in March.
Before locking in your flight from Punta Cana Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PUJ to ZRH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.