Airport Data
PUJ — Terminals & Facilities
Updated: 2026-06-01
Executive summary
Punta Cana airport's iconic open-air, thatched-roof terminals are unique worldwide. 2 terminals, 2 parallel 3,100 m runways, 6+ VIP lounges, 60+ duty-free stores and the only 4-star Skytrax rating in the Dominican Republic.
Key statistics
2
Terminals
2 × 3,100 m
Runways
4★
Skytrax
6+
VIP lounges
Terminals, runways & on-site services
PUJ's thatched-roof terminal design (caña and guano leaves on wooden trusses) was a deliberate architectural choice by founder Frank Rainieri to create a 'first-impression-of-paradise' for arriving tourists. The roof is replaced every 7-10 years.
PUJ — terminals, runways, facilities
| Element | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal A | International commercial flights — ~30 carriers, ~80 gates total | Open-air thatched-roof, 2006-expanded |
| Terminal B | Domestic, regional & some international (mostly Caribbean/LatAm) | Smaller, also thatched-roof |
| Private aviation terminal | FBO for private jets (one of the busiest in the Caribbean) | Separate access road |
| Runways | 2 active — both 3,100 m, parallel orientation | Allows simultaneous ops |
| Skytrax rating | 4-star (awarded 2024, reconfirmed 2025) | Only 4★ airport in DR |
| Lounges | 6+ VIP lounges (Priority Pass, Diners Club, airline-specific) | Both terminals |
| Shops & restaurants | 60+ duty-free stores, restaurants, bars | Both terminals |
| Ground transport | Taxi, private transfer, hotel shuttle, rental car (Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Europcar, Budget…) | Curb-side & 100m from terminal |
| Wi-Fi | Free Wi-Fi throughout | Speed 20–50 Mbps |
| Languages | Spanish, English, French, German signs & staff | Multilingual desk |
Sources: PUJ official, Skytrax, Aviación al Día, Wikipedia.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & methodology
- Punta Cana International Airport — Official site — Terminals, airlines, destinations, traffic
- Aviación al Día — Punta Cana Airport historic records 2025 — 11M+ passengers, +9.9% YoY, Skytrax 4-star
- Wikipedia — Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) — Banco Central RD passenger figures
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