Flying from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Punta Cana Airport to Madrid Airport.
Madrid is five hours ahead of Punta Cana and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are nine Punta Cana Airport to Madrid Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, take the 00:40 Air Europa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 23:25 with Air Europa.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your PUJ to MAD flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
With direct flights from Punta Cana Airport to Madrid Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Madrid (and then other corners of Spain) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Air Europa is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 76.67% of its services arriving as scheduled, Air Europa is the most punctual carrier operating PUJ to MAD flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Punta Cana Airport to Madrid Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between PUJ and MAD include:
Barcelona Airport
Paris Orly Airport
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
At the moment, $648 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Punta Cana Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,133. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from PUJ to MAD, reserve your trip one month before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Punta Cana Airport to Madrid Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PUJ to MAD.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Punta Cana Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Of the flights that depart from Punta Cana Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
Punta Cana Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Punta Cana. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near PUJ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Punta Cana Airport to Madrid Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Punta Cana Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and experience more of Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Punta Cana Airport to Madrid Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Madrid. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Punta Cana Airport to Madrid Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PUJ to MAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Spain you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another favourite destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without dropping by Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.