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.

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Key statistics

Terminals

2 × 3,100 m

Runways

4★

Skytrax

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

Which terminal will I arrive at?+

Most international visitors arrive at Terminal A (US, Canada, Europe carriers). Terminal B handles domestic and some regional Caribbean/LatAm flights.

Is there Wi-Fi at the airport?+

Yes — free, unlimited Wi-Fi across both terminals. Speeds 20–50 Mbps in most areas.

Sources & methodology