The Punta Cana Airport

Punta Cana's airport is not only a welcoming structureThere are direct flights to Punta Cana from a number
to visitors arriving on the island, but also anof major cities throughout the world, including New
environmentally-friendly building that gives back to theYork, Miami, Philadelphia, Paris, and Buenos Aries.
island's environment.There are direct flights from the following airports in
As the flight reaches the Dominican Republic, onethe United States:
cannot miss the thatched roof and the open air design-Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
of the Punta Cana International Airport. The airport-Charlotte
was designed to both welcome visitors, and be-Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
environmentally responsible, using native design and-Manchester
materials.-Miami International Airport
There is a modern new air-conditioned terminal for-New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
passenger arrivals.-Newark Liberty International Airport
Upon arriving at the Punta Cana airport, each-Orlando Sanford International Airport
passenger is required to purchase a $10.00 tourist card-Philadelphia International Airport
before entering customs. After retrieving luggage and-St. Louis Lambert International Airport
clearing customs, passengers are usually greeted byUS Airways operates non-stop round-trip flights from
their tour company representative and directed toPhiladelphia every Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.
board the correct bus for transfer to their resort. TheThe flight duration is around five hours. Other airlines
Department of Migration photographs United Stateslike Continental also operate flights to Punta Cana.
citizens who enter the Dominican Republic with birthFlights from New York take around 3 hours and 15 min
certificates and photo identification. This will not affectwhile flights from Miami take less than 2 hours. There
United States citizens who travel using their passports.are daily flights from Punta Cana to several domestic
This is being done to prevent illegal entry back into theand regional Caribbean airports. Most hotels are within
United States. The computerized systems are in place30 minutes of the airport. Airlines can be contacted at
at each of the international air and maritime ports.their toll free numbers for updated flight times. While at
However, visitors in general are advised to confirmPunta Cana, visitors can find more information
travel documentation with the nearest Dominicanregarding their travel from the Ministry of Tourism.
Republic Consulate.