Travelling from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) departing from here.
Jump on a direct flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 35 minutes.
Ottawa and Punta Cana (where Punta Cana International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
With 3 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the most popular route. Air Transat operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from YOW to PUJ is with Air Transat at 17:50.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Ottawa to PUJ. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can jump on a direct flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) leaving from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
You'll find a direct flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport with Air Transat. This popular carrier operates services from YOW.
The distance from central Ottawa to YOW is roughly 13 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
About Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
If you have a late flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near PUJ:
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
From Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
C$312 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport. Return flights start from C$551. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Ottawa to PUJ, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting flight tickets from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when the fares drop. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for flight tickets from Ottawa to PUJ.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Punta Cana in May when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Punta Cana. The warmest month is September. Lock in your flights from Ottawa to PUJ sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
March sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap flights from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Punta Cana
Start your Punta Cana trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Punta Cana International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Bavaro Beach and Manati Park Bavaro are just two of the big attractions to add to your Punta Cana travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to an al bandera Dominicana Park.
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