Punta Cana Airport Tops 11M Passengers: Why Travelers Should Plan Airport Transfers Ahead During Renovations
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – May 6, 2026 / Punta Cana Transfer /
PRESS RELEASE
Local transportation operator urges travelers to plan Punta Cana airport transfers carefully during terminal renovations
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic — May 4, 2026
Punta Cana International Airport is undergoing renovations in several operational areas. Jorge Dominguez, founder of Punta Cana Transfer, is asking travelers, families, group organizers, and travel agents to plan their transfers more carefully than usual to avoid problems on arrival and departure.
The renovation work is good news for the region’s busiest airport, Dominguez said. It’s also creating real friction at vehicle access points, pick-up zones, and passenger circulation areas while the work is ongoing.
PUJ closed 2025 with more than 11 million passengers, a 9.9% increase over 2024, and hit a peak-season record of 900 weekly flights in December. The renovation work is happening on top of that volume.
“Construction plus high passenger volume plus limited space — that combination always makes things uncomfortable. Pick-ups slow down. Drivers and passengers have a harder time finding each other. Ground transportation has to compensate,” Dominguez said.
The most common issues travelers report during these periods: pick-up delays, traffic backing up at the access lanes, difficulty locating the assigned driver, and a longer overall window between landing and arriving at the hotel.
Punta Cana Transfer recommends a few practical steps to keep transfers running smoothly:
- Book the transfer in advance and reconfirm flight details before arrival.
- Use a service that monitors flight status, so changes or delays get caught early.
- Keep an open line via WhatsApp or phone with the operator.
- Confirm the meeting point and the driver’s name before you land.
- Build extra time into departure transfers, especially during peak hours.
“What travelers value right now is certainty. Getting from the airport to the hotel is the easy part. The harder thing is feeling taken care of when you’re tired, possibly arriving at night, and visiting somewhere unfamiliar,” Dominguez added.
Periods like this one are also useful for the industry, he said. They show where coordination with hotels and clear communication with clients still need work.
A guest’s experience starts the moment the plane touches down. A pick-up that goes smoothly sets the tone for everything that comes after.
“Punta Cana is still one of the strongest destinations in the Caribbean. While the airport is upgrading, our job is to anticipate the rough spots and have an answer ready before the guest even notices a problem.”
Punta Cana Transfer will continue advising tourists, families, wedding planners, villa managers, travel agencies, and industry partners on handling arrivals and departures during this period.
Jorge Dominguez is available to media and travel platforms for interviews on tourism mobility, private transfers, and tour experiences in Punta Cana.
About Punta Cana Transfer
Punta Cana Transfer is a Dominican Republic-based private transportation company providing airport transfers, hotel transfers, group transportation, VIP transportation, and tour-related mobility services for travelers, families, wedding groups, travel agencies, and corporate clients visiting Punta Cana and other destinations across the country.
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Puna Cana
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Jorge Dominguez
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https://www.puntacanatransfer.com.do
