Cancun (CUN) Airport

Cancun CUN Airport Overview


Cancun International Airport CUN is located 16 km. to the south of the city of Cancun, Mexico, along the Cancun-Chetumal highway. If you go to the hotel zone, it is only a 10 km distance. Cancun is on the northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, right on the Yucatan Channel. Cancun International is the country's second-most important airport, and one of the foremost tourist destinations in Mexico. The Airport can be reached by plane from Florida within half an hour, and it is situated directly south of New Orleans. Cancun is the gateway to the exciting world of the former Mayan Empire, which included the Yucatan Peninsula.  Major international airlines and charters offer director connectig flights.  This airport is also an important hub of a number of inter-connecting destinations to vacation resorts in the Caribbean.

The local population counts for about half a million people and, although Spanish is the official language, many other languages are spoken, including English.

Cancun International has three terminals, including a domestic Terminal 2 and an international Terminal 3.  Parking is available in front of each terminal.
Terminal 2 offers many food & drink establishments, shops & duty-free shop, American Express, VIP Business Lounge, Aeromexico & Mexicana VIP Lounges, Value drugstore, baggage wrapping, ATM, internet access, and access to the gates
New Terminal 3 offers many food & drink establishments, shops & a duty-free shop, American Express, VIP Business Lounge, Value Drugstore, baggage wrapping, internet access, & ATM machine.

Airport information - Tel: 52-(998)-848-7200
Tourist information - Tel: 52-(998)-881-9000
Medical services - Tel: 52-(998)-848-7200 ext.: 311
Airport security - Tel: 52-(998)-848-7200 ext.: 356

To get from the Airport to your destination, note that there are no cars or taxis parked outside, nor can you flag down a taxi to take you to your hotel. Arriving passengers without reservation must pay for the transfer service at any of the transportation desks at the arrivals terminal, or make reservation with any other Cancun transportation company authorized by the Airport. 

The 'CancunShuttle.com' provides safe and reliable transportation from the Airport to all hotels and other destinations in Cancun & Riviera Maya.  What you need to know:
Only approved companies are authorized to make passenger pickups.  Cash upon arrival is strictly prohibited. The 'Airport Price' is the price you pay at the Airport if you don't have a reservation. The 'Online Price' offers a discount.  'Reserve Now' is the price some transfers offer, which is the lowest rate available for that transfer for the date requested. The online reservation system can book your transfer in a few easy steps at the lowest price, and secured credit card paymen via Paypal saves even more. Confirmation will be sent via e-mail. On arrival a Cancun rep with an orange vest holding a sign 'Cancun Shuttle' will meet you outside Arrivals.  CancunShuttle.com also has reps at Cancun hotels & the Riviera Maya.  For more information call toll-free from US & Canada at 1-800-317-1921, or from Mexico at 01-800-822-7116. 

Cancun CUN Airport Update History

  • Updated CUN Terminal Map page - Aug 9, 2010
  • Updated CUN Food & Stores page - Jul 15, 2010
  • Updated CUN Airports page - Jul 14, 2010
  • Updated CUN Main Terminals page - Apr 14, 2010

AIRPORT & FLIGHT STATUS

Fair and 61 F at Chanute Martin Johnson Airport, KS

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