Punta Cana to Madrid (PUJ–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PUJ–MAD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Air Europa, China Eastern Airlines and World2Fly lead the route. The flight covers 4,082 miles in approximately 8h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Air Europa Also: SK | 8 | 788, 789 | 8h05-8h10 | – | SkyTeam | SK |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 4 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 2W World2Fly | 3 | 359 | 7h32 | – | – | – |
| E9 Iberojet | 2 | 333 | 8h05 | – | – | – |
| 6O Orbest S.A. | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| J2 Azerbaijan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Punta Cana
| Metric | PUJ→MAD | LRM→MAD | SDQ→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PUJ | – | 37 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 3 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | – | 80 |
| Flight time | 8h 5m | 7h 58m | 4h |
Travel Essentials
PUJ: AST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Punta Cana, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
PUJ–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PUJ to MAD
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Air Europa, China Eastern Airlines, World2Fly, Iberojet, Orbest S.A. and Azerbaijan Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PUJ to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PUJ to MAD is about 8 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,082 miles (6,570 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Paris-Orly, Luis Munoz Marin and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include La Romana (LRM), Santo Domingo (SDQ) and San Juan (SJU).