--- iata: PUJ name: Punta Cana International Airport city: Punta Cana country: Dominican Republic lastUpdated: '2026-09-19' officialWebsite: 'https://www.puntacanainternationalairport.com/en/home' sources: - 'https://www.puntacanainternationalairport.com/en/home' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/dominican-republic/punta-cana-international/puj1-vip-lounge-punta-cana-departures - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/dominican-republic/punta-cana-international/puj2-vip-lounge-departures - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/dominican-republic/punta-cana-international/puj3-vip-lounge-punta-cana-departures - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/dominican-republic/punta-cana-international/puj4-vip-lounge-departures quickFacts: - IATA PUJ / ICAO MDPC — Punta Cana International (Terminals A + B) - >- Four Priority Pass VIP Departures rooms — two in Terminal A, two in Terminal B - >- Main PP rooms typically 08:00–22:00; smaller Terminal A Gates 5–6 room 11:00–18:30 - >- All PP rooms: outbound PUJ boarding pass required; max stay usually 2h; capacity may restrict - Outdoor pool called out on several PP VIP Lounge Punta Cana listings - >- Official site publishes parking DOP rates + paid VIP whisking (separate from PP) - >- No official MCT published — omitted; US-bound: official recommends ≥3h for extra screening bentoTips: - label: Lounge title: 'Most PP rooms close 22:00 — one A-side room closes 18:30' detail: >- Max stay is typically 2 hours; food service often stops 30 minutes before close. summary: >- Three PP lounges run 08:00–22:00; the smaller Terminal A Gates 5–6 room is only 11:00–18:30. category: timing - label: Terminals title: Match lounge to Terminal A vs B before security detail: All require a PUJ outbound departure boarding pass with Priority Pass. summary: >- Terminal A: Gate 16 VIP Lounge Punta Cana + Gates 5–6 VIP Lounge. Terminal B: Gate 24 (3rd floor) + Gate 29 (2nd floor). category: terminal - label: Watch-out title: Pools and premium pours are not free unlimited detail: 'Gates 5–6 Terminal A room: children not admitted.' summary: >- Several rooms advertise outdoor pools; premium alcohol often extra; complimentary alcohol may be capped (e.g. local brands / max 2). category: food - label: US-bound title: Official site recommends 3 hours for US departures detail: Not a disruption alert — planning tip only. summary: >- CESAC/TSA-related extra screening guidance on the official airport site for US-bound flights. category: status lounges: - name: VIP Lounge Punta Cana (Departures) — Terminal A Gate 16 zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 08:00–22:00' access: - >- Priority Pass + PUJ outbound boarding pass (max stay 2h; children under 2 free; capacity may restrict) bestFor: - Terminal A Priority Pass holders near Gate 16 summary: >- PP Terminal A near Gate 16 after security/passport. 08:00–22:00 with outdoor pool noted. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal A amenities: - Air conditioning - Children’s play area - Complimentary alcoholic drinks (max 2) - Outdoor pool and towels - Outdoor smoking area - name: VIP Lounge (Departures) — Terminal A Gates 5–6 zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 11:00–18:30' access: - >- Priority Pass + PUJ outbound boarding pass (max stay 2h; children not admitted; local alcohol max 2) bestFor: - Daytime Terminal A passengers near Gates 5–6 without children summary: 'Smaller daytime PP room near Gates 5–6. 11:00–18:30; no children.' verdict: depends terminal: Terminal A amenities: - Air conditioning - 'Complimentary alcoholic drinks (local, max 2)' - Digital card accepted - Disabled access - Separate smoking area - name: VIP Lounge (Departures) — Terminal B Gate 24 zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 08:00–22:00' access: - >- Priority Pass + PUJ outbound boarding pass (access from 2h before departure; max stay 2h) bestFor: - Terminal B Priority Pass holders near Gate 24 summary: >- PP Terminal B 3rd floor near Gate 24 after food court. Strong review count; outdoor pool noted. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal B amenities: - Air conditioning - Children’s play area - Complimentary alcoholic drinks (max 2) - Digital card accepted - Outdoor pool and towels - Indoor smoking area - name: VIP Lounge Punta Cana (Departures) — Terminal B Gate 29 zone: airside hours: 'Priority Pass: 08:00–22:00' access: - >- Priority Pass + PUJ outbound boarding pass (max stay 2h; local alcohol complimentary) bestFor: - Terminal B Priority Pass holders near Gate 29 summary: >- PP Terminal B 2nd floor left of Gate 29. Highest PP rating of the four; outdoor pool noted. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal B amenities: - Air conditioning - Children’s play area - Complimentary alcoholic drinks (local brands) - Outdoor pool and towels - Indoor smoking area waterOptions: [] airportistScore: 7 slug: puj region: North America --- > Markdown for [/airports/puj](/airports/puj). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/puj) - [Lounge directory](/airports/puj/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · North America Resort dual-terminal gateway with four Priority Pass VIP Departures lounges (mostly 08:00–22:00, 2h max). Several list outdoor pools. Match lounge to Terminal A vs B before security. ## Airportist Score **7.0 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 6.8 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 7.2 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 7.0 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 6.5 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 7.5 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: undefined - Terminals: Terminal A + Terminal B - Typical security: undefined min - On-time: undefined% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Terminal B Priority Pass holders near Gates 24/29 - Terminal A Priority Pass holders near Gate 16 - Travelers who want poolside PP time on a daytime departure ## Watch out for - All PP rooms need a PUJ outbound boarding pass - Max stay typically 2 hours — not a long layover solution - Gates 5–6 Terminal A room: no children; closes 18:30 - No overnight PP coverage after 22:00 - Capacity may restrict access - Omit invented resort-shuttle USD grids ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/puj/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/puj/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/puj/amenities.md) (free) - [Traveler tips](/airports/puj/tips.md) (free) - [Water](/airports/puj/water.md) (free) - [Full guide](/airports/puj/guide.md) (free) - [Disruptions](/airports/puj/disruptions.md) (free) - [Reviews](/airports/puj/reviews.md) (free)