Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Punta Cana is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Lyon.
Your LYS to PUJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LYS and PUJ include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
At the moment, £262 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £487. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LYS to PUJ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport.
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Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
69.6% of flights taking off from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport from central Lyon, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LYS:
Arriving at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PUJ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Punta Cana International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from amerirent, Goldcar or Routes Car Rentals and chase adventure across Punta Cana and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Punta Cana International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to central Punta Cana
Punta Cana International Airport to the centre of Punta Cana has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
When to fly to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is May, while March is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Punta Cana based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport for September if you want to go to Punta Cana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LYS to PUJ in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Punta Cana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Dominican Republic just waiting to be discovered. Around 100 miles west of Punta Cana, a trip to Santo Domingo will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Dominican Republic, head for Santo Domingo Este, about 90 miles west of Punta Cana. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are among the biggest draws.