Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) SIM Cards: Stores & eSIM

SIM card options at Punta Cana Airport at a glance

Seller / Option	Terminal or Location	Package	Total Airport Price	Validity	Registration	Hours
PUJ airport SIM counter	Terminals A and B	No SIM-card service currently available	Current airport price not reliably published	Not applicable	Not applicable	No counter
Roafly eSIM	Purchased online before departure	Data-only; connects through Claro	Not an airport purchase; current price shown online	Depends on purchased plan	No airport-store registration	Online
Claro physical SIM	BlueMall Punta Cana, approximately five minutes from PUJ	Prepaid chip plus selected data package	RD$100 chip, about US$1.70, plus package; complete BlueMall total not published	Common data options run for 1–7 days	Passport registration	Mall: Monday–Saturday 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday/holidays 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Store hours may vary
Altice physical SIM	BlueMall Punta Cana, Local 21-B	Prepaid SIM and selected package	Current BlueMall total not reliably published	Depends on package	Passport registration	Monday–Saturday 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Airport stores, package prices and opening hours were checked on July 30, 2026 and may change without notice.

PUJ’s own FAQ states that SIM cards are not sold at the airport and directs passengers to BlueMall Punta Cana, approximately five minutes away. The mall’s official directory confirms both Claro and Altice, while Altice publishes a staffed store at Local 21-B.

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Claro package type	High-speed allowance	Validity	Published BlueMall total
Libre	1GB	1 day	Current store total not reliably published
Libre	3GB	3 days	Current store total not reliably published
Libre	6GB	5 days	Current store total not reliably published
Libre	8GB	7 days	Current store total not reliably published
Libre Plus	2GB	1 day	Current store total not reliably published
Libre Plus	5GB	3 days	Current store total not reliably published
Libre Plus	8GB	5 days	Current store total not reliably published
Libre Plus	12GB	7 days	Current store total not reliably published

Consideration	PUJ airport	BlueMall physical SIM	Roafly eSIM
Availability on arrival	No physical SIM seller	Subject to store hours and stock	Purchased before travel
Immediate data	WiFi only	After transport, registration and setup	Available without a shop visit after installation and network connection
Passport registration	Not applicable	Required	No airport-counter registration
Local number	No	Normally provided with a local physical line	No; data-only
Calls and SMS	No	May be available depending on prepaid tariff	Not included
SIM swap	Not applicable	Usually required unless using a compatible local eSIM process	No physical swap
Primary SIM retention	Yes	Dual-SIM phone required to retain both lines	Yes on a compatible device
Hotspot	WiFi cannot replace full-trip data	Depends on the local package and device	Uses the purchased data allowance; no separate hotspot quota
Opening-hour risk	Not applicable	Yes	No store-opening dependency

Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) SIM Card Options (2026): Stores, WiFi & eSIM

In this article

SIM card options at Punta Cana Airport at a glance

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Where to buy a SIM card at Punta Cana Airport

Inside PUJ: no physical SIM counter

Claro at BlueMall Punta Cana

Altice at BlueMall Punta Cana

Airport SIM packages and current prices

Registration, activation and payment

Airport SIM vs city store vs Roafly eSIM

Airport WiFi

Best option by arrival situation

FAQs

Can I buy a SIM card inside Punta Cana Airport?

Is there a Claro shop at PUJ?

How far is BlueMall from Punta Cana Airport?

Do tourists need a passport for a Dominican SIM?

How much is a SIM card at Punta Cana Airport?

Does the airport have free WiFi?

Is a local SIM better than a Roafly eSIM?

Final recommendation