Getting There By Air
Cancun International Airport (CUN) Tel: (998) 848 7200. Website: www.cancun-airport.com
Located just 22km (14 miles) from the city centre, the airport is served by more than 20 international and regional airlines, including the two main carriers Mexicana (tel: (998) 887 2333; website: www.mexicana.com) and Aero Mexico (tel: (998) 884 1097 or 1 800 021 4010; website: www.aeromexico.com).
Airport facilities include ATMs, bureau de change, duty-free and convenience shops, restaurants, bars, food court, video arcade, lockers, tourist information, beauty parlour and car hire. Executive and VIP lounges and meeting areas can be booked through Cancun Air (tel: (998) 8860183). There is also a business centre, Internet access, limousine and hotel booking.
There are three services from the airport: shuttle, taxi or private (deluxe) vehicles. All can be booked through a central reservation number (tel: 1 866 922 6286). The public shuttle is cheapest, but you have to wait until it is full to depart. It can be booked online (website: www.cancunshuttle.com). Taxis and private cars have to be booked in advance, either or from a desk at arrivals. Car hire is available in the arrivals hall. Some hotels have a free pick-up from the airport.
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