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iata: CUN
name: Cancun International Airport
city: Cancun
country: Mexico
lastUpdated: '2026-08-26'
sources:
  - 'https://www.cancunairport.com/'
  - 'https://www.cancunairport.com/terminals.html'
  - 'https://www.cancunairport.com/vip.html'
  - 'https://cuninternationalairport.com/airport-bus'
  - 'https://flycunairport.com/vip-lounges/'
quickFacts:
  - '4 terminals (T1 private/FBO, T2-T4 commercial)'
  - Major hub for US/Canada/Europe leisure flights
  - Free inter-terminal shuttle every 10-20 min
  - 29+ million passengers in 2025
  - >-
    Traditional Uber/DiDi pickup inside airport grounds is unreliable; prefer
    ADO or a pre-booked transfer
  - >-
    Visitax 285 MXN (~$15 USD) for foreign visitors to Quintana Roo (pay at
    visitax.gob.mx)
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Arrive 2.5-3 hours early for international
    detail: >-
      Peak mornings and afternoons see longer lines; prebook transport to skip
      touts.
    summary: Security rarely exceeds 15 min but check-in and customs add time.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Confirm your terminal before arrival
    detail: T1 is private only; shuttles wait up to 20 min with AC and ramps.
    summary: T3 and T4 handle most US/Europe flights; free shuttle connects all.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Eat before security or in airside duty-free areas
    detail: Bubba Gump and chains available airside; prices higher than city.
    summary: Limited options landside; better variety post-security in T3/T4.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Pre-arrange transfers to avoid overpriced taxis
    detail: >-
      Book hotel transfers online for door-to-door at better rates than
      curbside.
    summary: >-
      Official taxis and shuttles at fixed high rates; ADO bus is cheapest
      reliable option.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: VIP Lounge by Mera
    hours: '08:00-21:00'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - Day pass ~$30 USD
      - Lounge Key
    bestFor:
      - Long layovers
      - Families
    summary: >-
      Solid for Priority Pass users with decent food and quiet zones; day pass
      good value.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Terminal 3
    amenities:
      - Open bar
      - Snacks
      - WiFi
      - Showers
      - Kids area
      - Massage chairs
  - name: VIP Lounge by Mera
    hours: '08:00-21:00'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - Day pass ~$30 USD
    bestFor:
      - Work
    summary: Smaller and more basic than T3/T4 versions; fine for short waits.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Terminal 2
    amenities:
      - Open bar
      - Snacks
      - WiFi
      - Conference facilities
  - name: VIP Lounge by Mera
    hours: '06:00-last departure'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - Day pass ~$30 USD
    bestFor:
      - Long layovers
    summary: Often praised as the best Mera location with more space and amenities.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Terminal 4
    amenities:
      - 24/7 access options
      - Snacks
      - WiFi
      - Quiet zones
waterOptions:
  - kind: purchase
    name: Duty-free shops
    zone: airside
    price: ~$2-3 USD for 500ml bottle
    summary: Convenient but not cheapest; stock up post-security.
    location: Airside after security near Bubba Gump
    terminal: Terminal 3
  - kind: refill
    name: Water fountains
    zone: airside
    summary: Free and reliable refill spots throughout terminals.
    location: Near gates and restrooms airside
    terminal: Terminal 3
    isBestValue: true
  - kind: purchase
    name: Convenience stores
    zone: landside
    price: ~$1.50-2.50 USD for 500ml
    summary: Slightly cheaper landside before security.
    location: Landside check-in area and airside
    terminal: Terminal 4
airportistScore: 7.2
slug: cun
region: North America
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# Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Cancun, Mexico · North America
Solid leisure gateway with fast security and cheap buses but crowded terminals and expensive on-site taxis.
## Airportist Score

**7.2 / 10**
- Comfort: 7.0
- Navigation: 6.8
- Food: 6.5
- Transport: 7.8
- Disruption resilience: 7.5

## At a glance

- Passengers: 29M+
- Terminals: 4
- Typical security: 12 min
- On-time: 78%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Leisure travelers to Riviera Maya
- Quick security clearance
- Budget bus connections

## Watch out for

- Expensive official taxis
- Terminal confusion for connections
- Peak-hour crowds in T3/T4
- Visitax 285 MXN for foreign visitors (pay at visitax.gob.mx before departure)

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/cun/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/cun/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/cun/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/cun/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/cun/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/cun/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/cun/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/cun/reviews.md)