Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Punta Cana is six hours behind Athens and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ATH to PUJ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Athens International Airport to Punta Cana Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between ATH and PUJ include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Barcelona Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
$940 is the lowest price for a one-way Athens International Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,546. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from ATH to PUJ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Athens International Airport to Punta Cana Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ATH to PUJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Athens International Airport to Punta Cana Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights that take off from Athens International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Athens to Athens International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near ATH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Athens International Airport to Punta Cana Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Book a hotel near PUJ if you're taking a late Athens International Airport to Punta Cana Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Punta Cana Airport rental car and explore Punta Cana and beyond with your own wheels. Amerirent, Goldcar and Routes Car Rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Punta Cana Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
From Punta Cana Airport, Punta Cana is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Athens International Airport to Punta Cana Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Punta Cana in September.
The warmest month in Punta Cana is September, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Athens International Airport to Punta Cana Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to PUJ in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of the Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the Dominican Republic you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres west of Punta Cana, a visit to Santo Domingo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Catedral Primada de las Americas, Alcazar de Colon and The Cathedral of the Americas.
Around 145 kilometres west of Punta Cana, Santo Domingo Este is another favourite stop in the Dominican Republic. Experience major highlights starting with Lago los tres ojos, National Aquarium and La Cueva del Eden.