Flying from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Punta Cana Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport.
Washington DC is one hour behind Punta Cana and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from PUJ to BWI start at 11:29 — the earliest with Spirit Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:25 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of eight weekly Punta Cana Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flights.
Your PUJ to BWI flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Punta Cana Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PUJ to BWI flights, with 78.43% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Punta Cana Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PUJ and BWI include:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Orlando International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Handy information about Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
When it comes to Punta Cana Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Punta Cana Airport from central Punta Cana, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Punta Cana Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near PUJ:
Arriving at Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
If you're getting in on a late Punta Cana Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BWI:
Grab a Baltimore Washington International Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Baltimore Washington International Airport around two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Punta Cana Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Washington DC. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Punta Cana Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PUJ to BWI around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Philadelphia is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without a visit to Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
