PUJ Airport Code: IATA, ICAO, Country and Punta Cana Travel Info
PUJ is the airport code most U.S. travelers need for Punta Cana vacations, resort transfers and Dominican Republic arrival forms. This guide explains PUJ vs MDPC, terminal use, travel documents, parking, taxis, rideshare, baggage, family services and flight-planning context.
Quick answer:PUJ is the IATA airport code for Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic. The ICAO code is MDPC. Use PUJ for passenger flights; use MDPC for aviation, simulator, ATC and flight-plan style references.
Independent airport guide: Airport-Guides.org is not Punta Cana International Airport, Grupo Puntacana, Corporación Aeroportuaria del Este, Dominican immigration, customs, an airline, taxi operator or hotel-transfer provider. Use this page for planning, then verify flight, terminal, document, parking and transport details with official sources.
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Official same-day checks
Check these PUJ sources before travel day
Static airport pages cannot confirm same-day gates, airline counters, document issues or transport availability. Use the official links below when the trip is close.
PUJ is the passenger-facing IATA code for Punta Cana International Airport. Travelers see it in Google Flights, airline apps, boarding passes, baggage tags, trip confirmations and resort-transfer bookings.
Airport Travel Command Center
Airport live checks & travel tools
Use current local conditions, official live-status links and planning calculators before you travel. Airline gate, terminal and flight times can change; your carrier remains the final source for flight-specific details.
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Current airport-area weather
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Quick official checks
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Connection-risk checker
This is a planning heuristic, not an airline minimum-connection-time rule. International arrivals that require U.S. entry processing, baggage claim and security can need substantially more time.
Adjust the options to estimate how much buffer you have.
Parking cost estimator
Uses the airport-specific rates stored in this article's configuration. Rates can change; verify availability and final pricing on the official parking page before driving in.
Landing time is not curb-ready time. Add time for taxiing, deplaning, baggage claim, customs when applicable and walking to the correct pickup zone.
Enter the landing time to estimate when the passenger may actually reach pickup.
MDPC is the ICAO code. Use MDPC when a flight simulator, dispatch tool, aviation chart, route project or ATC-style source asks for the airport’s operational identifier.
IATA codePUJ
Use for airline booking, tickets, baggage tags and passenger searches.
ICAO codeMDPC
Use for flight planning, charts, sims and aviation references.
CountryDominican Republic
PUJ is not in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Jamaica or the U.S.
LocationPunta Cana
Airport serving the Punta Cana resort region in La Altagracia.
Passenger terminalsA / B
Confirm your airline because assignments can change during operations.
Flight-simulator note: If your “PUJ airport code project flight” search is for Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, SimBrief, VATSIM or Navigraph, enter MDPC when the platform expects ICAO. Enter PUJ only when the tool specifically asks for an IATA code.
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What most PUJ airport code searches really need next
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PUJ
Use PUJ for your ticket
Use PUJ when booking flights, checking baggage tags or giving your resort transfer the arrival airport.
TicketsBagsResorts
MDPC
Use MDPC for aviation
Use MDPC for flight-plan projects, simulator airports, charts, virtual ATC and aviation documents.
ICAOChartsSims
DO
Country is Dominican Republic
PUJ is in the Dominican Republic. U.S. travelers need a valid passport and should complete the Dominican E-Ticket.
PassportE-Ticket
A/B
Terminals can change
PUJ uses Terminal A and Terminal B. Check the airline and official airport notices before assuming your check-in location.
Terminal ATerminal B
TAXI
Use authorized transport
Use official taxis, prearranged hotel transfers, rental counters or app rides from designated areas. Avoid unsolicited offers.
TaxiTransferRental
BAG
Tag bags to PUJ
Your checked bag should show PUJ if Punta Cana is the final destination. Do not expect MDPC on a passenger bag tag.
BaggageFinal stop
Interactive planning tools
PUJ trip tools for U.S. travelers
These calculators use planning rules only. They do not pull live airport, immigration, taxi, flight or airline-counter data.
Departure arrival buffer
Estimate how early to reach PUJ before departure.
Choose your trip details, then calculate.
Code selector: PUJ or MDPC?
Use the right code for the task.
Select a use case.
Pickup readiness checker
Help your driver avoid arriving too early.
Select passenger status.
Parking cost estimate
Uses official listed parking bands from the airport page where available.
Enter hours. Confirm current rates with the airport before parking.
Terminal guide
Punta Cana airport terminals: Terminal A and Terminal B
PUJ uses Terminal A and Terminal B for passenger flights. The airport has posted operational terminal changes during improvement work, so the airline’s current check-in location matters more than an old blog post or saved screenshot.
AreaTerminal A
Typical traveler useInternational arrivals/departures, airline check-in and services depending on current airline assignment.
Practical noteOfficial airport news says some airlines resumed Terminal A check-in from July 15, 2026 during improvement work.
Practical noteSome airlines continued Terminal B check-in under the published 2026 operational schedule.
Airport mapsTerminal A/B maps
Use forArrivals, departures, gates, food court, family areas, transit and transportation routing.
Practical noteSave the map before landing in case mobile service is slow after arrival.
Terminal mistake to avoid: Do not tell a taxi, hotel transfer or family pickup “Punta Cana airport” only. Send the airline, flight number, terminal if known, arrival time and passenger name.
Dominican Republic entry and exit
PUJ arrival documents: passport, E-Ticket and passenger fees
For U.S. travelers, the most common missed step is not the airport code. It is the Dominican Republic E-Ticket, the digital form used for immigration, customs and health-related data for entry or exit.
PASS
Passport
Use a valid passport. The airport’s immigration page notes a passport with two blank pages for entry.
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E-Ticket
Complete the official Dominican E-Ticket truthfully for arrival or departure. Keep the QR code accessible offline.
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Fees in airfare
The airport says the Dominican tourist card fee is incorporated into airfare and notes a departure tax is usually included; verify with your carrier.
Before flying to PUJ, do this
Confirm the itinerary destination says PUJ, not another Dominican airport.
Complete the official E-Ticket before airport check-in.
Save your resort address and transfer contact in your phone notes.
Keep passport, airline confirmation and hotel booking available offline.
Ground transport
Getting from PUJ to Punta Cana resorts, Bávaro, Cap Cana and hotels
PUJ is built around resort travel. For many U.S. visitors, a pre-booked hotel transfer is the least stressful choice after immigration and baggage claim.
OptionPre-booked resort transfer
Best forFamilies, first-time visitors, late arrivals, groups and all-inclusive hotel stays.
Traveler actionSend flight number, terminal if known, passenger names and phone number before departure.
OptionAuthorized taxi
Best forTravelers who did not pre-book and want direct airport transport.
Traveler actionUse authorized taxi services and confirm destination/price before loading bags.
OptionRide-hailing apps
Best forApp users comfortable following airport pickup instructions.
Traveler actionFollow official app and airport pickup-zone instructions. Do not accept unofficial in-terminal offers.
OptionRental car
Best forTravelers visiting multiple areas or staying outside a resort zone.
Traveler actionCompare insurance, local driving comfort, hotel parking and return timing.
OptionAPTRA public transportation
Best forBudget travelers who understand local routing and have light luggage.
Traveler actionCheck current stop location and schedule on the official airport transport page.
U.S. traveler tip: For a resort vacation, confirm whether your hotel transfer waits by flight number or by scheduled arrival time. If a flight is delayed, that difference matters.
Parking and drop-off
PUJ parking rates and pay-station notes
The official airport transportation page lists parking pay stations in Terminal A arrivals next to the cashiers and in Terminal B inside the parking lot at the parking-lot entrance.
Parking itemFirst 30 minutes or less
Listed amountDOP 50
Use caseQuick drop-off, short pickup or fast airport errand.
Parking itemLong-term parking
Listed amountDOP 750 first 24 hours; DOP 750 additional days
Use caseMulti-day parking. The airport says long-term parking can be handled via administrative offices in Terminal A checkout area.
Parking itemLost ticket
Listed amountDOP 1,000
Use caseKeep your ticket in a phone wallet pocket or with passport documents.
Parking itemTire closure
Listed amountDOP 1,000
Use caseAvoid leaving the vehicle beyond allowed conditions or blocking controlled areas.
Rate warning: Airport parking prices can change. Treat the amounts above as a planning snapshot and check the official parking/transport page before driving to PUJ.
Family and accessibility
Family travel, kids zones and special assistance at PUJ
PUJ’s official airport-services pages list family-friendly areas, kids zones and priority lines for families with children 0–3 years old, people with reduced mobility and people with special needs.
KID
Kids zones
Terminal A lists kids areas near gate 1 and a waiting area near gate 9. Terminal B lists a kids area near gate 28 and inside the VIP lounge near gates 29–30.
PRIO
Priority lines
Official service pages mention priority lines for families with young children, reduced mobility and special needs.
BABY
Nursing and family prep
Carry extra diapers, wipes, medication and snacks. Resort transfers may take longer during hotel-zone traffic.
Family checklist for flying through PUJ
Complete the E-Ticket for every passenger as required.
Keep one printed or offline copy of resort transfer details.
Pack child medication and one change of clothes in carry-on bags.
Use official priority or assistance lines when eligible.
Lost items and baggage
Lost & Found at PUJ: who to contact first
Start with where the item was lost. Contacting the wrong office can slow recovery, especially if the item was left onboard or in a vehicle.
Where item was lostPublic airport area
ContactAirport Security Management / CAE Lost & Found via official airport Lost & Found guidance.
ActionUse the official Lost & Found page and include flight number, date, terminal, item description and contact details.
Where item was lostOn aircraft
ContactOperating airline.
ActionFile with the airline as soon as possible. Airport Lost & Found may not receive onboard items first.
Where item was lostChecked baggage issue
ContactAirline baggage office.
ActionReport missing or damaged checked bags before leaving the baggage area when possible.
Where item was lostTaxi, rideshare or transfer
ContactTaxi union, ride app or transfer company.
ActionUse receipt, plate number, driver name, hotel desk or app trip ID.
Save these until hotel check-in: boarding pass, baggage tag, taxi receipt, transfer confirmation and a photo of checked luggage.
Avoid airport-code confusion
PUJ vs other Dominican Republic airport codes
If you are going to a Punta Cana, Bávaro, Cap Cana or Uvero Alto resort, PUJ is usually the airport you want. Other Dominican airport codes can create costly transfer mistakes.
CodePUJ
AirportPunta Cana International Airport
Best forPunta Cana, Bávaro, Cap Cana, Uvero Alto and many east-coast resorts.
CodeSDQ
AirportLas Américas International Airport near Santo Domingo
Best forSanto Domingo trips, not a simple Punta Cana resort substitute.
CodePOP
AirportPuerto Plata
Best forNorth-coast Dominican Republic travel.
CodeLRM
AirportLa Romana
Best forLa Romana, Bayahibe and selected southeast resorts.
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Where is PUJ airport located?
Punta Cana International Airport is in Punta Cana, Higüey, Dominican Republic. The official contact page describes the airport as a 10 to 40 minute drive from East Coast hotels, depending on location and traffic.
PUJ is the IATA airport code for Punta Cana International Airport. It is the code passengers use when booking flights to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.
What is the PUJ airport code country?
PUJ airport is in the Dominican Republic. It serves the Punta Cana resort area in La Altagracia Province.
What is the PUJ airport code ICAO?
The ICAO code for PUJ is MDPC. Use MDPC for flight simulator projects, aviation charts, dispatch tools and ATC-style references.
Is Punta Cana airport code international?
Yes. Punta Cana International Airport is an international airport, and its IATA airport code is PUJ.
Is PUJ the same as Punta Cana airport?
Yes. PUJ is the passenger airport code for Punta Cana International Airport.
Should I use PUJ or MDPC for a flight project?
Use PUJ when the project asks for the IATA code. Use MDPC when the project asks for the ICAO code, which is common in aviation, simulator and flight-plan tools.
Which terminal does my PUJ flight use?
PUJ uses Terminal A and Terminal B. Check your airline and official airport notices before travel because check-in assignments can change during airport works or operational updates.
Do U.S. travelers need an E-Ticket for PUJ?
Yes. Dominican Republic guidance requires travelers entering or leaving the country to complete the digital E-Ticket form. Use the official Dominican government E-Ticket portal.
Are taxis available at PUJ airport?
Yes. The official airport transportation page lists taxis and authorized taxi references. Confirm the destination and fare before loading luggage.
Can I rent a car at Punta Cana airport?
Yes. The official airport transportation page lists on-site rental car services including major rental brands and local agencies.
