Cancun International Airport (IATA: CUN, ICAO: MMUN) is the gateway to Cancun, the Riviera Maya and the Mexican Caribbean. It is Mexico’s busiest airport for international passengers, with flights from the US, Canada, Europe and Latin America, and is operated by ASUR.
Cancun Airport quick facts
| Codes | IATA CUN · ICAO MMUN (see Cancun airport code) |
| Operator | ASUR (Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste) |
| Location | Cancun–Chetumal highway, about 20–25 minutes from downtown Cancun and 15–35 minutes from the Hotel Zone |
| Runways | Two parallel runways |
| Terminals in use | Terminals 2, 3 and 4 (Terminal 1 being rebuilt) plus the FBO for private jets |
| Time zone | UTC−5 all year (no daylight saving) |
| Open | 24 hours |
Terminals and airlines
Each airline uses one terminal, so check yours before you travel:
| Terminal | Airlines | Seasonal / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 2 | Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Copa, Avianca, LATAM, Aerolíneas Argentinas, TUI Airways (UK), TUI fly Netherlands | Seasonal: Alaska Airlines, Arajet, Wingo, Neos, TUI fly Belgium |
| Terminal 3 | American Airlines, United, Delta, Air Canada / Air Canada Rouge, British Airways, Iberojet | Seasonal: World2fly |
| Terminal 4 | Aeroméxico (domestic and international), Southwest, JetBlue, Frontier, Sun Country, Breeze, WestJet (including former Sunwing flights), Air Transat, Porter, Condor, Air France, Air Europa, Edelweiss | Seasonal: Flair, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, Discover Airlines, Turkish Airlines |
| Terminal 1 | No scheduled airlines — being rebuilt | Expected to reopen at the end of 2026 |
| FBO | Private and business aviation only | — |
Airline list checked against live flight records in October 2026. Airlines sometimes switch terminals, so always confirm on your boarding pass or the airline app. Spirit Airlines and Magnicharters stopped flying in 2026; Interjet, Sunwing (now part of WestJet), Thomas Cook and Lufthansa’s former Cancun flights no longer operate as listed on older guides.
A free shuttle bus links Terminals 2, 3 and 4 roughly every 10–15 minutes from marked stops outside each terminal. Never pay anyone for the transfer between terminals. More details: Cancun Airport terminals · Cancun Airport map · airline directory.
Arriving at Cancun Airport
- Immigration — e-gates for eligible e-passports in Terminals 3 and 4 issue a digital FMM; other travellers see an officer.
- Baggage claim and customs — all bags are X-rayed; see customs rules.
- Exit hall — walk past the timeshare and transport sellers to the outside area where drivers wait.
Track flights on the live arrivals and departures boards.
Getting to and from the airport
- Private transfer — door to door, waits if your flight is late. Compare transfers.
- ADO bus — low-cost buses from the terminals to downtown Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
- Tren Maya — the Maya Train has a Cancun Airport station; check how to reach it from your terminal before you travel.
- Taxi and car rental — official taxis and rental desks in every terminal. See car rental.
Services
Free Wi-Fi, ATMs and currency exchange, restaurants, duty-free shopping and VIP lounges are available in every terminal. See services, restaurants, shopping and VIP lounges.