Cancun Airport International (CUN) is situated on the Caribbean coast in Cancun. It is the second busiest airport in Mexico and one of the most important airports in the country. Cancun International Airport handles approximately 12 million passengers a year and handles the most international visitors within Latin America as it is the easiest gateway into Mexico. Cancun International Airport deals with 69 airlines and the airport is composed of three terminals: 1 copes with charter airlines, 2 with domestic and international flights and 3 predominantly with international destinations, in particular North America and Europe.

Airport Information Cancun

• Location: Cancun International Airport is located 9 miles southwest of Cancun, bordering the Caribbean coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.
• Address: Cancun International Airport, Carretera Cancún-Chetumal KM 22, Cancún, Q. Roo, Mexico
• Telephone Number: (52) 9848-7200 or 9886-0028
• Time Zone: GMT –6
• Eating & Drinking: All food outlets are located in the departure terminals and none in arrivals. They include Burger King, Dominos Pizza and TGI Friday’s in Terminal 2 and Starbucks, Hagen Daz and Guacamole Grill in Terminal 3.
• ATM: ATMs and Bureau de change are located at each of the international arrival gates.
• WiFi: Internet points can be found in each of the terminals.
• Shopping: Shops are located in the departure terminals but not in arrivals. Along with Duty Free, shops include Value Drugs, Sunglass Island, Cinco Soles, Spa and Ocean Blue.
• Luggage: Baggage claim is on the lower level. For lost luggage contact 998-848-7200.
• Airport Hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Cancun Airport (998-287-2200) is located only 5 minutes away from Cancun International Airport and a free shuttle is available. Bel Air Collection Hotel and Spa Cancun (998-885-2148) is 10 minutes away from the airport and the Royal Solaris Cancun Resort (998-848-8400) and Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort (998-881-6000) are approximately 6 miles.
• Disabled Travelers: Toilet facilities are available as well as ramps and wheelchairs when requested. Passengers should contact their airline in advance.
• Lounges: There is a Business Lounge in Terminal 2 Airside after check-in and another for international passengers located after check-in in Terminal 3 Airside. Both are open from 8am to 9pm and can be contacted by 998-848-0335.
• Parking: Parking spaces are situated adjacent to the main entrance. It costs $2 per hour with a maximum rate of $12 a day which begins after the sixth hour. They are open 24 hours a day and are available from all terminals.
• Directions & Transportation: When driving, take the 22nd exit off Carretera Cancun-Chetumal then follow signs to the airport. Shuttle buses leave once full and this can be a long journey. Tickets are available form the baggage claim area or can be reserved. A public bus provides transportation to the airport from Cancun bus station but is not recommended. Taxis can be reserved or paid for just after the arrivals section. They cost up to $20 for the 25 minute journey.
• Website: http://www.cancun-airport.com