Air France to Launch New Service From Paris Charles de Gaulle and Punta Cana This Winter

For winter 2025/26, Air France is launching new direst service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.  Starting January 13, 2026, the route will operate three times weekly with a Boeing 777-300ER.

Air France Boeing 777 - Courtesy Air France

On Wednesday (June 18, 2025), Air France announced the launch of new nonstop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.  Starting January 13, 2026, the route will operate three times weekly with a Boeing 777-300ER until March 28, 2026.  Air France flight AF968 will depart Paris-Charles de Gaulle on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 14:25, and arrives in Punta Cana at 18:45.  The return flight, AF969, departs Punta Cana at 21:05 and arrives back in Paris at 10:30+1.    

Punta Cana will become Air France’s sixth Caribbean destination, joining Cayenne (French Guiana), Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), Fort-de-France (Martinique), Saint Martin, and Havana (Cuba).  Situated on the southeastern tip of the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana is world renowned for its pristine beauty, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking natural beauty.  Punta Cana is the ideal destination for travelers looking for relaxation or adventure, and offers a wide range of water activities, hiking trails, and a cultural scene rich in local traditions. 

Source: Air France