Punta Cana’s airport is not only a welcoming structure to visitors arriving on the island, but also an environmentally-friendly building that gives back to the island’s environment.
As the flight reaches the Dominican Republic, one cannot miss the thatched roof and the open air design of the Punta Cana International Airport. The airport was designed to both welcome visitors, and be environmentally responsible, using native design and materials.
There is a modern new air-conditioned terminal for passenger arrivals.
Upon arriving at the Punta Cana airport, each passenger is required to purchase a $10.00 tourist card before entering customs. After retrieving luggage and clearing customs, passengers are usually greeted by their tour company representative and directed to board the correct bus for transfer to their resort. The Department of Migration photographs United States citizens who enter the Dominican Republic with birth certificates and photo identification. This will not affect United States citizens who travel using their passports. This is being done to prevent illegal entry back into the United States. The computerized systems are in place at each of the international air and maritime ports. However, visitors in general are advised to confirm travel documentation with the nearest Dominican Republic Consulate.
There are direct flights to Punta Cana from a number of major cities throughout the world, including New York, Miami, Philadelphia, Paris, and Buenos Aries. There are direct flights from the following airports in the United States:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Charlotte
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
Manchester
Miami International Airport
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Orlando Sanford International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
St. Louis Lambert International Airport
US Airways operates non-stop round-trip flights from Philadelphia every Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. The flight duration is around five hours. Other airlines like Continental also operate flights to Punta Cana. Flights from New York take around 3 hours and 15 min while flights from Miami take less than 2 hours. There are daily flights from Punta Cana to several domestic and regional Caribbean airports. Most hotels are within 30 minutes of the airport. Airlines can be contacted at their toll free numbers for updated flight times. While at Punta Cana, visitors can find more information regarding their travel from the Ministry of Tourism.
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