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Cancún International (CUN)
Airport

Cancún International (CUN)

Cancún International (CUN) is located in Cancun, Mexico.

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Start Here

Use the overview to decide whether Cancún International works best as a connection point, a long layover airport, or an overnight stop. Cancún International looks functional as a hub, but recovery-friendly amenities appear limited right now.

Check the connection

60 min minimum connection

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Plan recovery

Lounge and wellness data available

Best current lounge for recovery: VIP Lounge by MERA in Terminal 4 (Domestic, near gate G55) is your best option with showers, spa, and private rooms, though it has minimal reviews. The Lounge by Global Lounge in Terminal 4 (opposite gate 54) offers showers and is more established with 12 reviews, but no spa or private rooms. Both require pay-per-use access for non-status passengers..

Get into the city

Cancun transport context

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Continue the trip

131 destinations

12 award routes sampled from this airport.

About Cancún International

Cancún International (CUN) is located in Cancun, Mexico.

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Airport Facilities

Jetlag recovery facilities & amenities

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Healthy Dining
Security Wait

~18 min avg

Min. Connection

40 min

Priority Pass (4)
Lounge Beds

Award Availability

Best miles redemptions from Cancún International (CUN)

12 routes
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Miami
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Fort Lauderdale
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Tampa
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7K
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Oklahoma City
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8K
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Austin
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8K
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Dallas
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Indianapolis
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Nashville
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Charlotte
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Columbus
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Covington
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Kansas City
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8K
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Jetlag by Origin

Flight quality scores for routes arriving at Cancún International

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US East Coast

39 routes

94 · Minimal
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Latin America

28 routes

90 · Minimal
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US West Coast

9 routes

83 · Minimal
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UK & Western Europe

21 routes

45 · Noticeable

Airport Operations

Total Routes
112
Daily Departures
285.3
On-Time Departures
42%
On-Time Arrivals
44%
Avg Departure Delay
36 min

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
12L / 30R2,806 m45 mAsphalt
12R / 30L3,505 m58 mAsphalt

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this airport

Cancún International (CUN) offers direct flights to 131 destinations across 4 continents. This makes it a major hub for both domestic and international travel.