Punta Cana Airport Renovations Add Friction to Ground Transport as Passenger Volume Stays High
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – May 6, 2026 / Punta Cana Transfer /
PRESS RELEASE
Local transportation operator urges travelers to plan Punta Cana airport transfers carefully during terminal renovations
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – May 4, 2026
Punta Cana International Airport is currently undergoing renovations across multiple operational areas. Jorge Dominguez, founder of Punta Cana Transfer, is calling on travelers, families, group organizers, and travel agents to approach their Punta Cana airport transfer planning with greater attention than usual, in order to avoid complications on both arrival and departure.
The ongoing construction represents a positive development for the region’s busiest airport, Dominguez noted. At the same time, the work is generating tangible disruptions at vehicle access points, pick-up zones, and passenger circulation areas for the duration of the project.
PUJ closed 2025 with more than 11 million passengers, reflecting a 9.9% increase over 2024, and recorded a peak-season high of 900 weekly flights in December. The renovation work is taking place against that existing volume of traffic.
“Construction plus high passenger volume plus limited space – that combination always makes things uncomfortable. Pick-ups slow down. Drivers and passengers have a harder time finding each other. Ground transportation has to compensate,” Dominguez said.
Among the most frequently reported issues during periods like this are pick-up delays, traffic congestion at access lanes, difficulty locating an assigned driver, and a longer overall window between landing and reaching the hotel. For anyone relying on PUJ airport transportation, these factors can add meaningful friction to what should be a straightforward process.
Punta Cana Transfer recommends a few practical steps to keep transfers running smoothly:
- Book the transfer in advance and reconfirm flight details before arrival.
- Use a service that monitors flight status, so changes or delays get caught early.
- Keep an open line via WhatsApp or phone with the operator.
- Confirm the meeting point and the driver’s name before landing.
- Build extra time into departure transfers, especially during peak hours.
“What travelers value right now is certainty. Getting from the airport to the hotel is the easy part. The harder thing is feeling taken care of when you’re tired, possibly arriving at night, and visiting somewhere unfamiliar,” Dominguez added.
Periods such as this one also serve a useful function for the industry, he noted. They highlight where coordination with hotels and direct communication with clients still require improvement.
A guest’s experience begins the moment the plane touches down. A pick-up that proceeds without incident establishes the tone for everything that follows.
“Punta Cana is still one of the strongest destinations in the Caribbean. While the airport is upgrading, our job is to anticipate the rough spots and have an answer ready before the guest even notices a problem.”
Punta Cana Transfer will continue advising tourists, families, wedding planners, villa managers, travel agencies, and industry partners on managing arrivals and departures throughout this period. As a Dominican Republic transfer service, the company works with a range of clients across private, group, and corporate travel segments.
Jorge Dominguez is available to media and travel platforms for interviews on tourism mobility, private transfers, and tour experiences in Punta Cana.
About Punta Cana Transfer
Punta Cana Transfer is a Dominican Republic-based private transportation company providing airport transfers, hotel transfers, group transportation, VIP transportation, and tour-related mobility services for travelers, families, wedding groups, travel agencies, and corporate clients visiting Punta Cana and other destinations across the country. Learn more.
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Puna Cana
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