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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Cancún:

• Earliest: departs at 14:30 and lands at 01:27
• Latest: departs at 15:35 and lands at 02:32.

The flight takes about 10h 57m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Cancún:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Madrid to Cancún takes 10h 57m, covering 4,943 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Madrid to Cancún range from £581 to £774, with an average of £660 over the past 12 months. Anything below £581 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the £660 route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £484 return via Philadelphia (PHL), compared with £669 for direct.

World2Fly is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Europa has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Madrid to Cancún flights are:

• World2Fly: 78% on time
• Air Europa: 77% on time
• Iberojet: 68% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by World2Fly and Hahn Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Cancún flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Cancún are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £296, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Cancun Airport (CUN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental
• Budget
• Europcar

Flights from Madrid to Cancún usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Cancun (CUN).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Cancún route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Cancún most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Madrid to Cancún. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £623 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £708, a difference of £84.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Cancún. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Europa
• World2Fly
• Iberojet

Flying via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 13m, compared to 14h 51m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 14h 54m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Cancún is 6 hours behind Madrid (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cancún are Playa Caracol, Iberostar Cancun Peninsula Convention Centre, and Playa Chac Mool. These are among the most viewed places in Cancún on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Cancún flights:

• World2Fly: offers free seat selection
• Air Europa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• World2Fly: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberojet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.