Traveling from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
A direct flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport takes on average 2 hours 32 minutes. The timezone in Medellin is UTC-5, which is 1 hour behind Punta Cana.
You can choose from 38 weekly flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. The 08:15 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest available from PUJ to MDE. AVIANCA operates the latest service of the day at 16:00 if early mornings aren't your thing.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Medellin (and then discovering more of Colombia!) is simple with Wingo. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the popular stopovers between PUJ and MDE:
Tocumen International Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Colombia. Visa regulations can vary and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before locking in your cheap ticket from PUJ to MDE, check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
$89 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Punta Cana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Return flights start at $219. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from PUJ to MDE by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Punta Cana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Central Punta Cana to Punta Cana International Airport is around 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 28 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Have an early flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to PUJ:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Getting from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is approximately 15 miles from central Medellin. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 36 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Medellin. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with the temperature ranging between 52ºF and 81ºF. Book your flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PUJ to MDE in July. Average temperatures are between 52ºF and 81ºF then.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flights from PUJ to MDE, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Medellin. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Parque Arvi, Comuna 13 and Botero Plaza are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Medellin itinerary.
Complete your Medellin trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Medellin.