Cancun International Airport is the main gateway for the Cancun Area in Quintana Roo, the Mexican Caribbean, Riviera Maya and the Yucatán Peninsula. It is the largest airport in Mexico and the third busiest airport in Latin America, welcoming an average of 26 million passengers a year and operating around 500 flights per day. As well as being a main hub for VivaAerobus, Mexico Cancun Airport is home to around 50 airlines including Aeromexico, Virgin Atlantic, and Air Transat.
Cancun Airport Services
Fast Track and VIP Services
Whilst the airport doesn’t provide its own fast track service, a few private companies are offering VIP services for arrivals and departures at Cancun Airport including meet and greets, priority check-in and security fast track. Some of these companies also provide Special Assistance and family packages.
The most popular options are Cancun Airport Assistance and Cancun VIP Fast Track. To book these services, pick the provider and service you prefer and make a reservation online in advance. You’ll receive instructions on what to do when you arrive at the airport along with your booking confirmation.
Special Assistance
VIP Lounges
Free WiFi
Baggage Protection
Cancun Airport Parking
Cancun Airport offers affordable parking in front of each terminal, all with 24/7 security. Simply park your car in the lot and buy your parking tickets at the ATMs inside each terminal.
Whether you’re dropping someone off or are going on a long trip, parking at Cancun Airport allows you to stay for as little or as long as you want. Prices are per hour but if you need to stay for more than 6 hours, it’s also possible to pay per day.
You’ll pay $2.10 (MXN 36) per hour and the day rate is $12.30 (MXN 215) for 24 hours.
Arrivals
Departures
Terminal Information
Cancun Airport has four terminals. Terminal 1 is used strictly for charter flights, Terminal 2 is mainly used for domestic flights, while Terminals 3 and 4 are used for international flights. All areas have baby changing rooms, toilets and accessible facilities, money services, waiting areas, medical facilities and various travel services. There’s also plenty of shopping to do and a good selection of restaurants and cafes.
*All terminals are conveniently connected via a free internal shuttle service.
Terminal 2
Terminal 3
Terminal 4
Transportation options from and to Cancun Airport
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By bus
Hop on the Cancun Airport ADO Bus to Downtown for 45 minutes, then a public bus to Hotel Zone for 30 minutes.
*Departures every 30 minutes
By Taxi
Get a Cancun Airport taxi from the ranks to take you to your hotel.
Or, for a more personalised experience, pre-book an airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.
By Car
Drive to Cancun in 30 minutes.
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic.
More connections from Cancun Airport
Buses
ADO provides direct and in-direct bus routes to Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Merida and more popular locations.
Taxis and Private Transfers
Hotels near Cancun Airport
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Cancun International Airport is open 24 hours a day.
Shops: Monday-Sunday 06:00 to 22:00
Duty-free: 04:00-00:00
Food & Drinks: 06:00-00:00.
Recommended Arrival Times
International Flights: 3 hours
National Flights: 2 hours
Airport Codes
Cancun Airport Code: CUN (IATA)
ICAO code: MMUN
Contact Information
Phone Number: +52 998 848 7200
Lost & Found: +52 998 848 7200, [email protected]
VIP Mera Lounge: +52 998 848 8989
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cancun Airport?
Cancun Airport is located in Quintana Roo on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The airport is situated in the Cancun urban area, around 6 miles (10 km) from the main tourist area.