Punta Cana International Airport, located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is the busiest and second largest airport in the Caribbean. It is the main gateway for international tourists visiting the Dominican Republic. It was first opened in 1984, and originally named Punta Cana International Airport, or Aeropuerto Internacional de Punta Cana in Spanish.
The name “Punta Cana” was chosen to evoke the area’s natural beauty and its location on the Dominican Republic’s easternmost tip. Punta Cana is an indigenous term that means "Tip of the White Cane Palms". The name also pays homage to the local Taino Indians, who named the area Punta Cana in the 17th century.
The airport code PUJ was assigned in 1985 by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). PUJ stands for Punta Cana, and the letter "J" was chosen because it is the first letter of the name of the region where the airport is located.
Punta Cana International Airport is the busiest airport in the Caribbean, with over 60 airlines and more than 500 flights arriving and departing each day. It is the main hub for Air Europa, Air France, American Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Southwest, United Airlines, and Volaris.
The Punta Cana International Airport is one of the most important airports in the Caribbean. It handles over 6 million passengers annually and is a major gateway for international tourists visiting the Dominican Republic. It is a major hub for the Caribbean region, and its strategic location has enabled it to become one of the most important airports in the Caribbean. The airport has become a major contributor to the Dominican Republic’s economy, as well as a great asset to the Caribbean region.
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