Flying from Burlington Airport (BTV) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Punta Cana one hour ahead of Burlington.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BTV to PUJ flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as October? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Burlington Airport to Punta Cana Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BTV and PUJ:
New York Newark Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Burlington Airport (BTV)
The address for BTV is 1200 Airport Drive, Number 1.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Burlington Airport, 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Burlington to Burlington Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near BTV? If you're boarding an early flight from Burlington Airport to Punta Cana Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
If you're coming in on a late Burlington Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near PUJ:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Punta Cana Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Punta Cana and beyond.
Booking your ride from Punta Cana Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Punta Cana. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Burlington Airport to Punta Cana Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Punta Cana. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Burlington Airport to Punta Cana Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
March sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BTV to PUJ around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is just one of the many cities in the Dominican Republic waiting to be explored after you've seen Punta Cana. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
Santo Domingo Este is another must-experience destination in the Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana. No trip is complete without seeing Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.
