Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) – All information that you need in 2024: covid, statistics, transfers, hotels nearby

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the leading airport for travel to the Dominican Republic. So, it is convenient for many tourists since it offers direct flights from over 26 countries and 90 airports around the world.

PUJ is considered the second busiest airport in the Caribbean, since more than 6 million people come here every year. Its good location allows you to reach any of the popular tourist areas of Punta Cana in a few minutes. For a better understanding of the work of the airport, the situation with covid, hotels nearby and much more, we decided to write this article.

Punta Cana airport and COVID-19 situation

Well, we should say that the government of the Dominican Republic offers tourists the most loyal entry conditions. Why? Let us tell you the main requirements:

• First of all, there is no need to take a PCR test upon arrival, since workers randomly ask foreign travelers to take a rapid test.
• Secondly, if you are already tested for COVID-19 at home and the test was negative, you can just show it to workers. And they will not ask you to get randomized testing. But remember that your test is only active for 72 hours.
• Thirdly, when all air passengers return home must provide a negative COVID-19 test result, either documents about their recovery. Please note that at the moment, this restriction also applies to vaccinated people and those who have antibodies.

Moreover, we always recommend our guests check the information with your travel agency or airline. As you know, the requirements may be different for some countries. That is why you have to be sure about the information to avoid problems in your own country and in the Dominican Republic. You can also read our more detailed article on PCR tests in the Dominican Republic.

Total passenger arrivals by air in the DR

As everyone is well aware, now is the period of a pandemic, which obviously has a negative impact on tourism. Despite this, we have prepared a small table that can show you that tourism is resuming here. Tourists can enjoy a vacation in the DR, as resort town Punta Cana adheres to the necessary safety measures regarding COVID-19.

Year	Number of foreign visitors	Most visited month
2017	5 354 017	July
2018	5 618 561	December
2019	5 357 619	March
2020	1 699 194	February
2021*	1 297 644	July

 

* We should mention that the data for 2021 is only for the period of 8 months, from January to August. Moreover, July, which is considered the low season, had the highest number of tourists. That is why we are infinitely glad that the Dominican Republic can again welcome many guests.

In addition, we know that there is a distribution for the high and low seasons. Usually, the high season is winter and the low season is the end of summer. But, as we can see from the table, the most visited months are completely different. And this proves the fact that the Dominican Republic is warm all year round, so every month is good for visiting Punta Cana in its own way.

Hotels near Punta Cana airport

Even though Punta Cana is a small town where everything is close enough, many people like to be in a cozy hotel room immediately after landing in a few minutes. That is why we have prepared a small list of hotels that are close to Punta Cana airport. We should also mention that, in general, there are 4-star hotels near the airport. In addition, you will need to drive or walk to the beach.

• Four Points by Sheraton. This 4-star hotel has a quite high rating on different booking platforms. Moreover, it is just less than 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the airport. The great location gives you access to the shops, restaurants, golf clubs, and it is just 10 minutes drive to a stunning private beach.
• The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club. This hotel also has four stars, and guests rate the service highly. The Westin is just 5 minutes away from the Punta Cana airport. Their guests have access to the Six Senses Spa and golf courses with a total of 45 holes.
• Catalonia Punta Cana – All Inclusive. Finally, we have a stunning 5-star hotel located on the first line of the most famous Bavaro beach. Moreover, the hotel is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the airport.
• Tortuga Bay. So, here we have another modern 5-star hotel, which is just 5 kilometers (3.5 miles) from the Punta Cana airport. The design is made in a minimalistic but luxurious style, where the rooms have panoramic windows overlooking the ocean. Moreover, it is located on the first line, and it has its private zone on the beach. In addition, the hotel has a stunning ecological park on the territory

Accommodation and transfer option

Where to Stay in Punta Cana

In our opinion, the best alternative to hotels is villas and apartments. There are a huge number of them near the airport, and anywhere else you wish. By renting a villa, you get complete freedom, where you do not have some kind of regime like in a hotel. In addition, you can live in the most luxurious villas right by the water.

The stunning view and sound of the ocean will wake you up in the morning. Does not it sound like a dream? In addition, living for a while in a villa or apartment will allow you to feel the tropical vibe and the atmosphere of the Dominican Republic. Without a doubt, this is the best way to get closer to the wonderful culture of the country.

Punta Cana Airport transfers

Moreover, we have a perfect transfer option for you. Therefore, it does not matter in which area you choose your accommodation, because our driver will take you from the airport straight to your villa or apartment. In addition, we have different options for cars, from the most luxury VIP-car for newlyweds to minibuses for large groups or families.

 

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Updated on: 2024-12-19. Author: Diana

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