Cancun International Airport
Cancun International Airport sits roughly 16 kilometers southwest of central Cancun, on the Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo. It serves as the primary international gateway to the Mayan Riviera and is consistently among the busiest airports in Mexico. The airport opened in 1974, developed alongside the planned resort city it was built to serve.
About Cancun International Airport
Cancun International Airport sits roughly 16 kilometers southwest of central Cancun, on the Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo. It serves as the primary international gateway to the Mayan Riviera and is consistently among the busiest airports in Mexico. The airport opened in 1974, developed alongside the planned resort city it was built to serve.
The airport operates four passenger terminals. Terminal 2 generally handles domestic and some international flights, Terminal 3 focuses on international service, and Terminal 4 is the largest and newest, opened in 2017. Terminal 1 is largely reserved for charters. Two parallel east-west runways support continuous operations, and the airport functions 24 hours a day to accommodate steady tourist demand.
Overview
Cancun International Airport sits roughly 16 kilometers southwest of central Cancun, on the Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo. It serves as the primary international gateway to the Mayan Riviera and is consistently among the busiest airports in Mexico. The airport opened in 1974, developed alongside the planned resort city it was built to serve.
Airlines
Cancun is a focus city for several Mexican carriers, including Aeroméxico, Viva Aerobus, and Volaris. It also draws an unusually broad mix of international airlines, with frequent service from major North American carriers, leading European long-haul operators, and seasonal flights from Latin America, reflecting its role as a leisure destination rather than a connecting hub.
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FAQ
Cancun International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun, Mexico (North America), at coordinates 21.040°, -86.870°.
- Its IATA code is CUN and its ICAO code is MMUN.
- Cancun International Airport serves Cancun, Mexico. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Cancun International Airport operates on America/Cancun local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Cancun International Airport sits at latitude 21.040° and longitude -86.870°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CUN. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CUN is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CUN on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Carretera Cancún-Chetumal Km 22, Cancún, Quintana Roo, 77565, Mexico, the phone number is +52 55 5284 0400, the official website is http://www.asur.com.mx/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Mexico. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.