Travelling from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Punta Cana International Airport to El Dorado International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Bogota is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Punta Cana.
Take your pick of 27 weekly Punta Cana International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flights. The 12:10 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest flight available. Wingo operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PUJ to BOG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as March, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
AVIANCA offers direct flights from Punta Cana International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Bogota — and maybe even more of Colombia if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with AVIANCA on this route.
Wingo ranks as the top on-time carrier for PUJ to BOG flights, with 85.45% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Punta Cana International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PUJ and BOG:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
At the moment, £70 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Punta Cana International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £157. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book ten months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PUJ to BOG.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PUJ to BOG by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Punta Cana International Airport to El Dorado International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Punta Cana International Airport, data shows 72.84% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Punta Cana International Airport is around 12 miles from central Punta Cana. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PUJ? If you're catching an early flight from Punta Cana International Airport to El Dorado International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Punta Cana International Airport to El Dorado International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BOG instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an El Dorado International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Renta Facil, Localiza or Green Motion and explore beyond Bogota's main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride from El Dorado International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to central Bogota
From El Dorado International Airport, Bogota is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to El Dorado International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Bogota in April.
Book your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to El Dorado International Airport for September if you want to go to Bogota during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PUJ to BOG in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Colombia just waiting to be explored. Around 190 miles south-west of Bogota, a trip to Cali will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.
Medellin is another must-experience destination in Colombia and is around 150 miles north-west of Bogota. No journey is complete without a visit to Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza.