Cancun airport is one of the airports that move more passengers in the world. Let's see the options transportation from the airport in Cancun to the different destinations How do I get to my destination from the Cancun airport, is there public transportation, what does a taxi cost me?

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CANCUN AIRPORT

El Cancun International Airport welcomes millions of travelers a year, many come on vacation to the Riviera Maya in a vacation package, but others arrive freely and without contracted transportation.

  • Cancun International Airport is the second busiest airport in Mexico after CDMX, with a record figure of 2019 million visitors in 25.5.
  • The airport is located 13 kilometers from Cancun. We will see the distances to all destinations.
  • The airport has 4 terminals. These terminals are connected to each other by free transport.

Let's see what options there are and what are the prices to move around transportation from the airport in Cancun to your target population.

Transportation information from Cancun airport. Prices and schedules of bus, taxi and transfers to the destinations of Riviera Maya. 1
Transportation between terminals at Cancun airport

5 TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FROM CANCÚN AIRPORT

You will see that there are several transportation options from the Cancun airport. Upon arrival you will find different boxes for taxis, transfers and people who offer you services at the airport. Many will ask you where you are going, if they can help you and will try to sell you their service.

If you already have it reserved, they wait for you with a sign and you forget everything else. Now we show you the different options of transportation from the airport in Cancun.

transportation from cancun airport

1-TRANSPORTATION BY BUS FROM CANCÚN AIRPORT

From Cancun airport there are buses. The bus company is called ADO (read "adeo"). You can buy the bus ticket at the airport itself or before arriving on the ADO website. There is an ADO ticket booth. The bus stops are at the exit of the terminals. The destinations are:

  • Cancun downtown
  • Puerto Morelos
  • Playa del Carmen
  • Overall
  • Holbox
  • Mérida

Buses DO NOT go to Zona Hotelera from Cancun.

Schedules, prices and reservations of buses ADO to the airport

2-COLLECTIVE TRANSFER FROM CANCÚN AIRPORT

There are collective transfers to different destinations. They are vans that transport up to 10 to 12 people. They leave when they have a minimum number of passengers and it is an economical option as well as the ADO bus. You can buy the collective transfer at the airport in boxes and it is also offered by several sellers. The only bummer is that you can wait a while if they don't fill it up.

The price they give you is per person. The comfort compared to the bus is that it drops you off at your hotel. If you go with suitcases and you arrive tired it is a great plus for us.

If you would like to BOOK transfer from the airport of Cancun I recommend this company that offers good services and prices. You will not have surprises, comfortable and safe. Vehicles up to 8 seats.

3-PRIVATE TRANSFER FROM CANCÚN AIRPORT

Obviously it is the fastest because it is a private transport option, where you pay and you do not have to wait for anyone else. For this reason it is also the most expensive. There are private transfers by van or 4-passenger car. If you go in a group of 3 or 4 people, this option is very interesting. Same for large groups.

The price they give you is per unit. The comfort compared to the bus is that it drops you off at your hotel. If you go with suitcases and you arrive tired it is a great plus for us.

If you would like to BOOK transfer from the airport of Cancun I recommend this company that offers good services and prices. You will not have surprises, comfortable and safe. Vehicles up to 8 seats.

4- RENTAL CAR

Many travelers pick up their rental car at the airport and start their journey. You find different car rental companies in the different terminals. If you already have your reservation, you go to the company and they will accompany you to the car collection module. It is usually located around the airport.

If your option is this, you may be interested in what you need to rent a car in Mexico and our basic tips for driving through the Yucatan Peninsula.

In high seasons such as Easter, Christmas or summer holidays, we advise you to rent your rental car in advance to have the option to choose and get better prices.

Reserve your car at Rentalcars, an agency with different car rental companies to choose your best price

5- TAXI

There are several taxi companies that have service from the airport. It is the most expensive option within the entire range of transportation from Cancun airport. As in most airports, there are concessions with authorized companies within the airport.

Going outside, other “pirate taxi” options await you. These are in theory cheaper. Even the center of Cancun they charge 100 pesos collectively, so you have a reference. The drivers will ask you for a tip on this transport, as many of them live on tips.

¿CAN I GO BY UBER TO THE CANCÚN AIRPORT?

Uber or other private companies are not allowed to pick up tickets at the Cancun airport. There have been many lawsuits in the area with these companies, to date they have banned it.

Cancun Airport taxi price

HOW TO GO FROM THE AIRPORT TO CANCÚN CENTRO

A zona Hotelera the bus does not arrive from Cancun. The other taxi and transfer services are somewhat more expensive, but they are more or less at these prices.

  • DISTANCE FROM CANCÚN AIRPORT TO CENTRAL CANCUN: 13 kilometers.
  • DURATION OF TRANSFER TO CANCÚN: about 20 minutes, with the taxi and private transport being the fastest transportation from the Cancun airport as it takes you directly.
  • BUS TIMETABLES FROM THE AIRPORT TO CANCÚN: the last bus to Cancún It is at 22 hours. Outside these hours you must go by taxi or private or collective transfer.
  • BUS PRICES FROM THE AIRPORT TO CANCÚN: from the Cancun airport they are 88 mxn per person. They go directly to the ADO terminal in downtown Cancun. From here you can go to other destinations in Riviera Maya and to zona hotelera from Cancun.
  • PRIVATE TAXI PRICES FROM THE AIRPORT TO CANCÚN: 640 mxn per person to Cancun
  • COLLECTIVE TAXI PRICES FROM THE AIRPORT TO CANCÚN: 170 mxn per person to Cancun
BOOK YOUR TRANSFER FROM THE AIRPORT

HOW TO GO FROM CANCÚN AIRPORT TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN AND PUERTO MORELOS

To Puerto Morelos there are 30 kilometers and it is 30 minutes. to Puerto Morelos 124 mxn

  • DISTANCE FROM CANCÚN AIRPORT TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN: 60 kilometers.
  • TRANSFER DURATION TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN: 1 hour, being the taxi and private transport the fastest transportation from the Cancun airport as it takes you directly.
  • BUS TIMETABLE FROM THE AIRPORT TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN: the last bus to Cancún It is at 23.30 hours. Outside these hours you must go by taxi or private or collective transfer.
  • BUS PRICES FROM THE AIRPORT TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN: from Cancun airport they are 208 mxn per person to Playa del Carmen.
  • PRIVATE TAXI PRICES FROM THE AIRPORT TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN: 950 mxn per person to Playa del Carmen
  • COLLECTIVE TAXI PRICES FROM THE AIRPORT TO PLAYA DEL CARMEN: 320 mxn per person to Playa del Carmen
BOOK YOUR TRANSFER FROM THE AIRPORT

HOW TO GO FROM CANCUN AIRPORT TO TULUM

A zona Hotelera the bus does not arrive from Cancun. The other taxi and transfer services are somewhat more expensive, but they are more or less at these prices.

  • DISTANCE FROM CANCÚN AIRPORT TO TULUM: 120 kilometers.
  • DURATION OF TRANSFER TO TULUM: 1 hour and a half, with the taxi and private transport being the fastest transportation from the Cancun airport as it takes you directly.
  • BUS TIMETABLE FROM THE AIRPORT TO Jumpsuit: the last bus to Tulum is at 23.30:XNUMX p.m. Outside these hours you must go by taxi or private or collective transfer.
  • BUS PRICES FROM THE AIRPORT TO Jumpsuit: from Cancun airport are 266 mxn per person to Tulum.
  • PRIVATE TAXI PRICES FROM THE AIRPORT TO Jumpsuit: 1550 mxn per person to Tulum
  • COLLECTIVE TAXI PRICES FROM THE AIRPORT TO Jumpsuit: 620 mxn per person to Tulum
BOOK YOUR TRANSFER FROM THE AIRPORT

I hope you serve the traveler information. If you go to Holbox from the airport there is a direct bus from ADO, in addition to several private companies that do the transport.

Cancun airport
Price by bus to Mérida 784 mxn (according to schedule) Distance Mérida 315 km (4 hours).

As an anecdote we leave you the photo of the old control tower of the Cancun airport. You can see it at the entrance to the city of Cancun, located where the airport used to be.

Old control tower of the Cancun airport
Old control tower of the Cancun airport

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Sandra Salvadó Training photographer, traveler by vocation and certified tourism guide by the Government of Mexico. We promote natural wonders and contemporary Mayan culture. Great fan of pre-Hispanic history. Author of the blog and co-founder of The Shortest Path Travel, agency that guides you through alternative paths in Mayan lands. Social and sustainable tourism in the Yucatan Peninsula and Chiapas.
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