Leading low-cost airline Arajet has unveiled plans to relaunch its direct nonstop air connection linking Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic and Guayaquil’s José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Ecuador. The restored direct service between the two Latin American destinations is scheduled to launch in October 2026, marking a key milestone in the carrier’s regional expansion strategy.
Under the initial operation schedule, the route will run two weekly rotations every Tuesday and Saturday, serviced by the airline’s modern Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The single-class jet is configured to carry up to 186 passengers, aligning with the low-cost model’s focus on affordable, high-capacity travel. Outbound flight DM6780 is scheduled to depart Punta Cana at 11:15 p.m., touching down in Guayaquil at 2:15 a.m. local time the following day. For the return journey, flight DM6781 will leave Guayaquil at 3:18 a.m. and arrive at the Punta Cana hub at 8:03 a.m. local time.
Company representatives noted that the relaunch of this cross-Caribbean route will deliver tangible benefits for both leisure and business travelers, streamlining travel between the two nations while opening up easier connections to dozens of other destinations across the Caribbean and Americas through Arajet’s rapidly expanding route network. This move forms a core part of the airline’s long-term plan to grow its market presence across South America, leveraging its low-cost operating model to deliver fares that undercut traditional full-service carriers.
Beyond corporate growth targets, industry analysts and tourism stakeholders expect the restored route to deliver broader economic benefits. It is projected to deepen bilateral tourism and commercial links between the Dominican Republic and Ecuador, while further solidifying Punta Cana’s standing as one of the top aviation hubs in the entire Caribbean region. Tickets for the new route are already on sale to the public exclusively through Arajet’s official sales platforms.