Punta Cana to Montería flights
Montería lies 1,358 km (844 mi) south-west of Punta Cana, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Punta Cana | Montería | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Colombia |
| Population | 100,023 | 490,935 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | PUJ, 4 km out | MTR, 10 km out |
Clocks in Montería are 1 h behind Punta Cana right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands only 1 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Montería
Crossing from Dominican Republic into Colombia: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Punta Cana
Punta Cana is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM, 55 km).
Arriving in Montería
Montería is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Los Garzones Airport (MTR), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,539 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Las Brujas Airport (CZU, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Garzones Airport (regional) | MTR | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,539 ft | 41 ft |
| Las Brujas Airport (regional) | CZU | 92 km (57 mi) | 4,930 ft | 528 ft |
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Staying in Montería
Our booking partner lists 106 places to stay in Montería. Of the 53 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (38), and 3 are five-star. Across 24 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 11,803 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Montería from Punta Cana?
1,358 km (844 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Punta Cana.
How long does it take to get from Punta Cana to Montería by air?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Punta Cana and Montería?
Montería is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Santo_Domingo).
Which airports are used for Punta Cana to Montería flights?
Typically Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Los Garzones Airport (MTR); Montería also has CZU.
What currency do I need in Montería?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Montería?
Our booking partner lists 106 places to stay in Montería, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.