✈️ Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The Cancun International Airport (IATA code: CUN) is the second busiest in Mexico and the main gateway to the Mexican Caribbean with over 25 million passengers per year.
📍 Airport Details
Location: Cancun-Chetumal Highway Km 22, 16 km from the Hotel Zone
Terminals: 4 terminals (T2, T3 and T4 for international flights)
Code: CUN (IATA) / MMUN (ICAO)
Phone: +52 998 848 7200
Airport Terminals
- Terminal 2: Domestic flights (Aeroméxico, Volaris, VivaAerobus)
- Terminal 3: International flights (American, United, Delta, Air Canada)
- Terminal 4: International low-cost (Southwest, JetBlue, Spirit)
Tip: Terminals are connected by a free shuttle every 10-15 minutes.
🚗 Transportation Options with Real-Time Prices
Complete comparison with updated prices. The current exchange rate is ~$20 MXN per dollar.
💰 Live Price Calculator
* Prices calculated with today's exchange rate: $20.00 MXN/USD
| Transport | Price USD | Price MXN | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🚐 Private Transfer | $25-35 | $500-700 | 20-40 min |
| 🚕 Official Taxi | $45-60 | $900-1,200 | 20-40 min |
| 📱 Uber/DiDi | $20-30 | $400-600 | 25-45 min |
| 🚌 ADO Bus | $5-8 | $100-160 | 45-60 min |
Private Transfer
✓ They wait with your name
✓ Direct to your hotel
✓ Air conditioning
✓ Fixed price
Official Taxi
✓ No reservation needed
✓ Booths at terminal
✗ More expensive
✗ Priced by zone
Uber / DiDi
⚠️ Airport restrictions
✓ Familiar app
✗ Must walk outside
ADO Bus
✓ Most affordable
✗ Downtown only
✗ Requires transfer
Uber at the airport: Drivers cannot pick up at the terminals. You'll need to walk 5-10 minutes outside the official taxi area.
📋 From the Plane to Your Hotel: Step by Step
Immigration & Baggage
Follow signs to immigration. Have your passport and immigration form ready. Collect luggage at the carousels.
Customs (Traffic Light)
Press the button. Green = go ahead. Red = luggage inspection (it's random, don't worry).
Find Your Transport
Transfer: Driver with a sign with your name. Taxi: Official booths at the terminal.
Enjoy Cancun
20-40 minutes on Highway 307 and you'll arrive with a view of the turquoise Caribbean Sea.
⏱️ Travel Times by Destination
| Destination | Distance | Time | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Cancun | 20 km | 20-25 min | $20-30 USD |
| Hotel Zone North | 22 km | 25-30 min | $25-35 USD |
| Hotel Zone Center | 18 km | 20-25 min | $25-35 USD |
| Hotel Zone South | 16 km | 15-20 min | $25-35 USD |
| Playa del Carmen | 55 km | 45-60 min | $60-80 USD |
| Tulum | 130 km | 1.5-2 hrs | $100-130 USD |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Citizens of the USA, Canada, EU and most of Latin America do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 180 days. Only a valid passport is required.
Yes, US dollars are accepted in tourist areas, but the exchange rate is usually unfavorable. We recommend withdrawing pesos from airport ATMs or using a card with no international fees.
Yes, the Hotel Zone is very safe with tourist police, lifeguards on beaches and 24/7 security at hotels. Use common sense as you would at any tourist destination.
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated: $2-5 USD or 50-100 pesos depending on the service and help with luggage.
Yes, free WiFi in all terminals: "Cancun Airport Free WiFi". For mobile data, buy a Telcel or AT&T SIM card at the airport (~$10 USD).
🌴 Local Tips
- Bring cash for tips - although you can pay by card, tips are given in cash.
- Download WhatsApp - it's the most widely used messaging app in Mexico.
- Verify your terminal - before booking transport, confirm where your flight lands.
- Don't exchange money at the airport - currency exchange booths have very unfavorable rates.
- The weather is hot - when leaving the airport you'll feel the tropical heat. Have water on hand.