Chichén Itzá International Airport is in Kaua, Yucatán, about 14 km east of the Chichén Itzá ruins and 25 km west of Valladolid. It is only 169 km (105 miles) from Cancun in a straight line, so this page explains how to travel between the two.
Quick facts (checked October 2026)
- Codes: IATA CZA · ICAO MMCT
- Location: in Kaua, Yucatán, about 14 km east of the Chichén Itzá ruins and 25 km west of Valladolid
- Terminals: 1 small terminal
- Distance to Cancun: 169 km (105 miles) in a straight line
- Nonstop to Cancun: No – travel by land (see below)
- Time difference: Yucatán is 1 hour behind Cancun all year
How to get from Chichén Itzá to Cancun
Chichén Itzá International Airport has no scheduled flights, so everyone travels by land. The Tren Maya runs between Cancun Airport station and Chichén Itzá station in about 2 h 15 min, with morning departures from Cancun. ADO buses link downtown Cancun with the ruins several times a day in about 3–4 hours, and by car it is about 200 km on the 180D Cancun–Mérida toll highway, leaving at the Pisté exit.
Arriving at Cancun Airport
If you are flying out of Cancun after visiting Chichén Itzá, allow at least 3 hours before an international flight on top of the journey, and remember that Cancun is 1 hour ahead of Yucatán. The Tren Maya stops at its own Cancun Airport station, or a private transfer can take you from your hotel in Cancun or the Riviera Maya to your terminal.
| From Cancun Airport to | Drive time | Private transfer from |
|---|---|---|
| Cancun Hotel Zone | 20–30 min | 44 USD per vehicle |
| Playa del Carmen | 45–60 min | 89 USD per vehicle |
| Tulum | about 1 h 45 min | 165 USD per vehicle |
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About Chichén Itzá International Airport
The airport opened in 2000 to serve the famous Maya ruins, but it has never had regular airline service and today handles only occasional charter and private flights.
Chichén Itzá to Cancun – FAQ
Are there flights from Chichén Itzá to Cancun?
No. There are no scheduled flights between Chichén Itzá and Cancun; travelling overland is quicker.
How long does it take to get from Chichén Itzá to Cancun?
About 2 h 15 min on the Tren Maya from Cancun Airport station, 3–4 hours by ADO bus from downtown Cancun, or about 2–2.5 hours (around 200 km) by car on the 180D toll highway.
How do I get from Cancun Airport to my hotel?
A private transfer is the easiest option: from 44 USD to the Hotel Zone, 89 USD to Playa del Carmen and 165 USD to Tulum per vehicle. See Cancun Airport transportation.