Authorized taxi / private transfer · ~25–40 min framing to Tulum
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
TQO7.2+0.4
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
CUN7.0
TQO7.0
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
CUN6.5+0.3
TQO6.2
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
CUN7.8+1.2
TQO6.6
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
CUN7.5+0.7
TQO6.8
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
CUN6.8+0.4
TQO6.4
Best for
CUN
Leisure travelers to Riviera MayaQuick security clearanceBudget bus connections
TQO
Tulum / southern Riviera Maya leisure skipping the Cancún transferPriority Pass holders whose banks fall inside 08:30–18:30US hub leisure (ATL/DFW/IAH/MIA) and winter Canada packages
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
TQO
PP hours only 08:30–18:30 — early/late banks miss the doorPP lists standard/premium alcohol as extra payment (not complimentary strip)Max stay 3h; spa subject to availabilityGround is taxi / rental / Tren Maya station adjacencies — confirm live transfers to hotel zoneNo published MCT
CUN · Solid leisure gateway with fast security and cheap buses but crowded terminals and expensive on-site taxis.
TQO · Riviera Maya’s new leisure gateway (~1.25M pax 2025) with year-round US banks (AA/DL/UA) plus winter Canada (AC/TS/WS) and domestic Viva/Volaris/Aeroméxico/Mexicana — Priority Pass VIPort Lounge airside mezzanine after security/passport (08:30–18:30; max 3h; under-5 free; alcohol à la carte extra).
