Punta Cana Transfer Flags 5 Steps for Smoother PUJ Pick-Ups

5 Practical Steps for Punta Cana Airport Transfer During Active Terminal Renovation Work

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – May 6, 2026 / Punta Cana Transfer /

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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 currently undergoing renovations across several operational areas. Jorge Dominguez, founder of Punta Cana Transfer, is calling on travelers, families, group organizers, and travel agents to take extra care when arranging their Punta Cana airport transfer to avoid complications on arrival and departure.

The renovation work represents a positive development for the region’s busiest airport, Dominguez noted. At the same time, active construction is creating tangible disruptions at vehicle access points, pick-up zones, and passenger circulation areas throughout the project.

PUJ closed 2025 with more than 11 million passengers, reflecting a 9.9% increase over 2024, and recorded a peak-season high of 900 weekly flights in December. The ongoing construction is unfolding against that level of traffic 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 frequently reported issues during periods like this include pick-up delays, congestion at access lanes, difficulty locating an assigned driver, and a longer overall window between landing and reaching the hotel. Selecting a reliable PUJ airport transportation provider with clear coordination protocols has become increasingly important during this phase.

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 landing.
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 also serve a practical purpose for the industry, he noted. They expose where coordination with hotels and direct communication with clients still require attention.

A guest’s experience begins the moment the plane touches down. A pick-up that proceeds without incident sets the tone for everything that follows.

“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.”

As a Dominican Republic transfer service operating across arrival and departure logistics, Punta Cana Transfer will continue advising tourists, families, wedding planners, villa managers, travel agencies, and industry partners on managing ground transportation 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. Learn more.

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