Authorized airport taxis · short to San Miguel (island)
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
CUN6.8
CZM7.0+0.2
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
CUN7.0+0.8
CZM6.2
Food & retail
Best for
CUN
Leisure travelers to Riviera MayaQuick security clearanceBudget bus connections
CZM
Watch out for
CUN
Expensive official taxisTerminal confusion for connectionsPeak-hour crowds in T3/T4VISITAX MXN 293.28 (2.5 UMA from 1 Feb 2026) for most foreign visitors — pay only at visitax.gob.mx
CUN · Solid leisure gateway with fast security and cheap buses but crowded terminals and expensive on-site taxis.
CZM · ASUR island gateway with one Priority Pass lounge (Caral VIP opposite Gate 6). Compact and easy once airside — hours follow flights, and ground transport is taxi-only on Cozumel.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
CUN6.5+0.7
CZM5.8
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
CUN7.8+1.8
CZM6.0
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
CUN7.5+1.0
CZM6.5
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
CUN6.8+0.6
CZM6.2
Daytime Priority Pass holdersU.S./Canada leisure arrivals connecting to resorts or downtown ferryTravelers who want a quiet airside seat before a midday departure
CZM
Caral hours vary by flight schedule — confirm liveBeer/wine capped at three complimentary drinksNo rideshare on island in common secondary reportsFerry to Playa del Carmen is not at the airportNo published MCT or security wait minutesOmit invented MXN taxi grids
Restaurants
Currency Exchange
Arrive 2.5–3 hours early for US/Canada flights
Peak late morning to mid-afternoon is the worst window for queues.
Confirm T2 vs T3 vs T4 before you leave the hotel
Free shuttle every 10–20 min; allow up to 30 min with bags.
Eat after security in T3/T4 when possible
Prices run higher than Cancún town — expect tourist markups.
CZM
Caral VIP LoungeCompact single terminalASUR operator pagesAuthorized taxis / car rental
Caral hours follow flight schedules
Priority Pass lists open daily with hours that vary by flights; Caral’s own site cites 06:00–20:00 — confirm before a late departure.
Caral sits opposite Gate 6 after security
Airside after security checks, opposite Gate 6 on Priority Pass (Caral also cites Gate 5).
No rideshare — plan taxi or hotel transfer
Secondary guides note Uber/Lyft are not available on Cozumel; use authorized airport taxis.
