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Traveliere Cancun Airport transfers have 80% better prices than USA Transfers and 95% better prices than Canada Transfers

CANCUN AIRPORT

CANCUN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, quintana roo-MEXICO - IATA: CUN

USA Transfers in Cancun has prices 60% higher than us, but Canada Transfers has 95% of their prices higher than us. For example, if you want to go from the Airport in Cancun to the Hotel Zone in Tulum, your transfer will cost US$185 with USA Transfers versus US$177 with Traveliere. Meanwhile, with Canada Transfers if you go from the Airport in Cancun to Playa del Carmen the price will be US$94 versus our price of US$82 with Traveliere.

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Welcome to Cancun International Airport, officially known as Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancun (CUN), the entrance to an incredible paradise full of nature, spectacular beaches and incredible travel experiences. Is Mexico’s second busiest airport, handling more than over 30 million passengers per year.

Located at 15 km of the city and 20 km from the Hotel Zone of Cancun, our airport is the gateway to the stunning beaches and vibrant attractions of the Mexican Caribbean. Equipped with four passenger terminals and modern facilities, passengers have a wide range of services, such as duty-free shopping, restaurants, currency exchange, car rentals, VIP lounges and much more to the millions of travelers who visit us.

For those looking for a complete guide arriving Cancun International Airport, here you have up-to-date information about reliable airport transportation, mandatory traveler taxes, parking, flights, weather, airport distances and recommended tours for amazing experiences.

The Cancun Airport has a free shuttle to move easily between terminals running every 30 minutes; just find the bus stop where you can check the schedules and board.

For more convenience, view our end-to-end Cancun Airport transportation solutions that handless your trip from airport to hotel with Traveliere® Transfers facilitating the mobility of passengers to hotels, resorts and any other location throughout the Mexican Carribean. Other options availible in Cancun Airport are taxis and car rentals.

Welcome to Cancun, we are happy to be helpful on your journey through this incredible paradise.

Cancun Weather

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Turistic places near Cancun Airport

Maps of Cancun Airport Terminals

In our Airport are many comercial airlines, four are Mexican and 34 International, operating in their tree passenger terminals, known as T2 Terminal, T3 Terminal and T4 Terminal. Also there is T1 Terminal, commonly used for cargo and private flights. Official Cancun Airport website

Cancun Airport Location

The Cancun Airport is located at 20 minutes from the Downtown and the first resorts at the Hotel Zone, also is 30 minutes left from Puerto Morelos, 60 minutes from Playa del Carmen, 2 hours from Tulum and 35 minutes from Costa Maya resorts

MEXICAN AIRLINES IN CANCUN AIRPORT

Aeromexico • Magnicharters • Viva Aerobus • Volaris

INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES

AirBerlin • AeroFlot • Aerolineas Argentinas • American Airlines • Air Canada • Air Europa • Air France • Air Transat • Avianca • Blue Panorama • British Airways • Canjet • Condor • Copa Airlines • Cubana • Delta • Frontier Airlines • JetBlue • LAN • Neos Air • Southwest Airlines • Sun Country Airlines • Sunwing Airlines • Thomas Cook • Thomson • Transaero • Tropic Air • TUI • United Airlines • Virgin Atlantic • WestJet • XL Airways

Airport Transfers

We know find a taxi or transfer in a foreign country can be difficult and stressful more when taxi apps like Uber and others are not allowed in some places as the Airports in Quintana Roo. Book in advance and enjoy the best all-inclusive service, with no surprises

What is Traveliere®?

We are a private Cancun and Tulum Airport transfer platform for travelers looking for executive, tourist and airport shuttles in Cancun, Costa Mujeres, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Coba, Mahahual, Bacalar, Chichen Itza, Valladolid and even Merida, through certified providers offering safety, comfortable and fast trips

Safe

Travel in recent vehicles with only certified and registered drivers getting live updates of your trip all the way with the option to share with your contacts

Comfortable

Our partners have modern vehicles, committed to presentation, service and comfort, ready to provide you with a comfortable trip

Best service

Enjoy a pleasant, private trip and arrive on time at your destination with our door-to-door service without stops at your destination

CANCUN TRANSFER DISTANCES

Cancun Hotel Zone from Cancun Airport

25 kilometers (38 minutes) from Cancun Hotel Zone and 20 minutes from Downtown to the Airport

Isla Mujeres from Cancun Airport

23 kilometers (30 minutes) from Port in Cancun to the Airport. Ferry cross takes 20 minutes

Costa Mujeres from Cancun Airport

35 kilometers (45 minutes) from Costa Mujeres (Playa Mujeres) to the Airport

Playa del Carmen from Cancun Airport

55 kilometers (60 minutes) from Playa del Carmen to the Airport

Tulum Hotel Zone from Cancun Airport

125 kilometers (1hr 45 minutes) from Tulum Hotel Zone and Downtown to the Airport

Chichen Itza from Cancun Airport

205 kilometers (2hr 35 minutes) from Chichen Itza Mayan ruins to the Airport

TULUM TRANSFER DISTANCES

Cancun Hotel Zone from Tulum Airport

175 kilometers (3 hours) from Cancun Hotel Zone and Cancun Downtown to Tulum Airport

Isla Mujeres from Tulum Airport

175 kilometers (3 hours) from Port in Cancun to Tulum Airport. Ferry takes 20 minutes

Costa Mujeres from Tulum Airport

185 kilometers (3hr 15 minutes) from Costa Mujeres (Playa Mujeres) to Tulum Airport

Playa del Carmen from Tulum Airport

110 kilometers (1hr 50 minutes) from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport

Tulum Hotel Zone from Tulum Airport

45 kilometers (50 minutes) from Tulum Hotel Zone to Tulum Airport

Chichen Itza from Tulum Airport

175 kilometers (2hr 45 minutes) from Chichen Itza Mayan ruins to Tulum Airport

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Cancun Airport FAQs

The Cancun International Airport was founded in april of 1974 • The IATA Code is CUN • It has an elevation of 22 meters above sea level • It has two runways: runway 12L/30R, which measures 2,800 metres (9,200 ft) in length and runway 12R/30L, which measures 3,500 metres (11,500 ft) with the capacity to accommodate large aircraft such as Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 • Airport is located 25 kilometers away from Hotel Zone and Downtown • ASUR Is the company wich administrates the airport. Their official website is www.asur.com.mx

Cancun Airport transportation between their 3 passenger terminals is FREE using the airport official shuttle bus. Find the bus stop out of each terminal where you can check the schedules. In T2 Terminal is near to Gate 8 at the street getting out of the shuttle hub.

Logistically and economically, flying to Cancun makes the most sense if your stay will be in Cancun, Isla or Costa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen and even the Riviera Maya because it is close to these places and has many airline options. But if you plan to stay in Tulum, Bacalar or Mahahual, the most recommended airport for you will be the airport of Tulum

In many ways they are similar in quality and color since they are on the same coast. However, they offer a different feeling. Cancun beaches are more perfect. Designed to be more pristine and clear. The party is also incredible and has more things to do and better services as it is a larger city. On the other hand, Tulum is more rustically beautiful. It gives a more natural feeling. It is home to Mayan ruins, epic cenotes, some of the best nightclubs and top DJ events along with stunning beaches.

Yes, there is a local environmental tax that is collected by accommodations. Also, if you do not have a Mexican passport, there are two taxes you must pay, the VisiTax and the DNR if your stay is longer than 6 days. For more information, check our MEXICAN TAXES article and VisiTAX link, you can find in the footer of this website.

There are many options to get from Cancun Airport to Hotel Zone, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and anywhere in the Riviera Maya. Booking with Traveliere is the safest option to travel comfortably and on time to your destination when you land at Cancun Airport with prices from $42US. As you leave the terminal you will see vendors from various transport companies, taxis and passenger buses with prices higger than $100US (Basic sedan price with airport vendors in 2025) for a transfer to go from the Airport to Cancun Hotel Zone.

Before accepting a transfer at Cancun Airport, it is important to check the fare, agree on the payment method, and if you pay by card, check carefully and at all times before confirming the charge. If you decide to travel by bus, the ticket price may seem cheap, but consider that the Cancun bus terminal is 30 minutes from the airport and 25-40 minutes from the Hotel Zone, so adding the taxi you will have to take from there, the amount you can save is minimal compared to the fatigue, wear and tear and risk of taking this route.

Yes, you can arrange to rent a car arriving to Cancun Airport. At your landing near to luggage bands in T2 and T3 are many sellers offering cars for rent from many companies. When renting a car we suggest to get your Tourist Mobility Pass, you can download the app from: https://guestassist.mx/servicios/pase-movilidad