Punta Cana Airport Terminal A in 2026: what travelers need to know
Punta Cana International Airport partially resumed check-in operations in Terminal A on July 15, 2026 while improvement work continued. That update matters when planning a hotel pickup: your driver needs the flight, airline and departure time, but you should still verify the terminal with the airline because assignments can change.
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Updated 2026 guide to PUJ Terminal A improvements, airline check-in changes, E-Ticket preparation and airport transfer coordination.
What changed at Terminal A in July 2026
PUJ announced that a first group of airlines would resume check-in in Terminal A from July 15 as the airport continued its improvement plan. The announcement included Air Canada, Air Transat, Air Caraïbes, Avianca, Discover Airlines, Iberojet, JetSMART, TUI Airways, WestJet, Wingo and World2Fly, among others. JetBlue, Frontier, LATAM Perú, Aeroméxico, Sky Airline Perú and GlobalX were to continue checking in at Terminal B under that phase of the plan. Treat that list as a dated operational update, not a permanent terminal guarantee.
- Check the terminal shown by your airline before leaving the resort.
- Use the flight number—not only the airline name—when confirming transportation.
- Allow extra orientation time while terminal improvement work is active.
How the terminal update affects your airport transfer
A private transfer should be scheduled around the airline's recommended terminal-arrival time, then work backward using the real driving time from your resort. Share the airline, flight number, travel date, passenger count and exact pickup lobby. If the airline changes the terminal or departure time, send the updated details before the vehicle leaves for the hotel. The driver can plan the correct drop-off zone, but the airline remains the final authority on check-in location.
- Confirm the hotel lobby or villa access point.
- Keep the dispatcher contact available on travel day.
- Choose a vehicle with room for every passenger, suitcase, stroller or golf bag.
Complete the Dominican Republic E-Ticket before departure
The Dominican Republic's electronic entry-and-exit form is mandatory for passengers entering or leaving the country. The official Migration service is free, available online around the clock and asks for passport, flight, airline and accommodation details. Complete it through the government portal, save the confirmation where it works without mobile data and avoid third-party pages that charge for the form.
- Use the official Dominican Migration website.
- Confirm that the flight and passport details match the booking.
- Save the QR or confirmation on every traveler's phone and keep a backup screenshot.
A practical PUJ departure checklist
The evening before departure, verify the flight status, terminal instructions and transfer pickup. On travel day, keep passports, boarding documents and E-Ticket confirmation separate from checked luggage. Before leaving the resort, count bags and travelers, check the room safe and confirm that the vehicle has enough cargo space. These small steps prevent most avoidable delays before the check-in line.
- Airline terminal and flight status checked.
- Transfer pickup time and lobby confirmed.
- Passports, E-Ticket and essential medication in hand luggage.
- All suitcases and special equipment counted before departure.
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Frequently asked questions
Which terminal should I use at Punta Cana Airport?
Check the current terminal in your airline's app, email or official flight information before leaving the hotel. PUJ assignments changed during the 2026 Terminal A improvement plan, so older lists may be outdated.
Does my airport transfer need the terminal number?
The flight number and airline are essential. Add the terminal when confirmed, and notify the dispatcher if the airline changes it.
Is the Dominican Republic E-Ticket free?
Yes. The official E-Ticket service from the Dominican Republic Migration Directorate is free.