Question 1

Are there direct flights to Cancun from the UK?

Accepted Answer

British Airways and TUI offer direct flights to Cancun from several UK cities including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow. All other carriers will include one stopover en route, usually in an American city like Miami, Boston or Dallas.

Question 2

How can I get from Cancun Airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

Cancun Airport is around 11 mi from downtown Cancun, a distance that can be covered by bus or taxi. The ADO bus departs every half an hour, takes 25 min to make the trip to the city centre and costs 86 MXN (3.30 GBP) for a one-way ticket. Official airport taxis must be pre-arranged online and cost approximately 480 MXN (19 GBP) – this is a far safer option than hailing one of the taxi touts at the airport.

Question 3

Is there an on-site hotel at Cancun Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers arriving on late flights to Cancun who wish to get some sleep as soon as possible can book a room at the Comfort Inn Cancun Aeropuerto or the Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport. Both hotels are just 5 min from the terminal and offer a free airport shuttle service.

Question 4

Where can I relax during a stopover at Cancun Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you have a stopover at Cancun Airport and are departing from Terminal 2 or 3, you can access one of the passenger lounges offering snacks, beverages, conference facilities, massage chairs and newspapers. The Mera Business Lounge (T2 and T3) and Aeromexico Salon Premier (T2) are available through lounge membership programmes or by paying a fee on the door.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cancún?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cancún is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £509. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are £710 on average.

Question 6

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cancún?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Cancún is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost £560 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cancún is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £712.

Question 7

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cancún?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cancun?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cancun is TUI Airways, followed by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

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