Cancun International Airport is the second-largest airport in the state of Mexico, following Mexico City Airport. It primarily serves passengers traveling for vacations in the Riviera Maya. This airport ranks as the 5th busiest airport in Latin America, with over 13 million people passing through its gates annually.
Cancun Airport is situated 10 km from the tourist area of the resort and 16 km from its historic center.
The longest distance to the Riviera Maya cities is 121 km, which is to Tulum. The closest city to Cancun Airport is Puerto Morelos, just 26 km away.
The distance from the airport to Playa del Carmen, the capital of the resort, is approximately 60 km.
Cancun Airport consists of three terminals, catering to flights from North America, domestic Mexican flights, and flights from Europe.
The official website for Cancun Airport is www.cancun-airport.com.
Flights departing from Cancun Airport connect to destinations across the globe. Key airlines operating from the airport include Avioquintana, MAYAir, and Mexicana. While Aeromexico offers higher-priced options, more budget-friendly choices are available through Vivaaerobus.
