Zurich to Punta Cana (ZRH–PUJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 48m ago
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✓
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LX8034cs
LX Swiss
343
1:20 PM
CEST
5:25 PM
AST
10h 5m
31%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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WK34+1
WK Edelweiss
359
1:54 PM
CEST
4:23 PM
AST
8h 29m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WK35+1
WK Edelweiss
359
7:35 PM
AST TB
9:45 AM+1
CEST
9h 10m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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LX8035cs
LX Swiss
343
7:35 PM
AST TB
10:45 AM+1
CEST
9h 10m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 41m AZDEET → 4YDEEK Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Punta Cana flights
LGW London 12h 10m LXU2 → BABY London (LGW) to Punta Cana flights
MAD Madrid 12h 30m EYIBJL → 2WE9SK Madrid (MAD) to Punta Cana flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 12h 50m AILXU2 → BY Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Punta Cana flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 55m 6EACAI → OR Amsterdam (AMS) to Punta Cana flights
LIS Lisbon 12h 57m ACADAY → 3P6O Lisbon (LIS) to Punta Cana flights
BHX Birmingham, West Midlands 13h 10m LX → BY Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) to Punta Cana flights
YYZ Toronto 14h 25m ACLXOS → ACDMTS Toronto (YYZ) to Punta Cana flights
MIA Miami 14h 54m LX → AADMLA Miami (MIA) to Punta Cana flights
GRU São Paulo 20h 3m LX → DMG3LA São Paulo (GRU) to Punta Cana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zurich to Punta Cana
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,677 mi 9h 17m nonstop -6h behind

ZRH–PUJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 4,677 miles in approximately 9h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Punta Cana (PUJ) Punta Cana to Zurich flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–PUJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WK Edelweiss Also: LX 4 359 8h29 – – LX
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – LX
359 Airbus A350-900 – WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to PUJ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to PUJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
FRA ~11h 41m LGW ~12h 10m MAD ~12h 30m MAN ~12h 50m AMS ~12h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,846
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Punta Cana from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Metric ZRH→PUJ MXP→PUJ
Distance from ZRH – 127 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 8 –
Flight time 9h 17m 9h 20m
Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Punta Cana flights
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Punta Cana International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Punta Cana is 6 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · PUJ: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 12:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Distance & Flight Time
4,677 mi / 7,526 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 17m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for stays up to 30 days. A tourist card (USD 10) is typically included in the airline ticket price. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Extensions can be purchased at the DGM immigration office in Santo Domingo for stays up to 120 days.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–PUJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Punta Cana route.
Route details
Distance4,677 mi / 7,526 km
Flight time9h 17m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: PUJ
Full namePunta Cana International Airport
IATA / ICAOPUJ / MDPC
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr10.1M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to PUJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Punta Cana International Airport take about 9h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 4,677 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ZRH to PUJ: Edelweiss.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, London Gatwick and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PUJ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Punta Cana is 6 hours behind Zurich.
Yes, return flights from PUJ to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MXP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZRH to PUJ

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZRH to PUJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to PUJ is about 9 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,677 miles (7,526 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, London Gatwick and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).