The Cancun international airport is considered the second most important airport in Mexico. It is located on the northeast of the Yucatan Peninsula serving an average of more than four million passengers per year. The airport is located around 12 miles from the hotel zone, approximately 20 minutes trip by car. From this airport you can reach the famous Mayan Riviera (Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Tulum) and Isla Mujeres.

• Passengers traveling on domestic flights should check in at the corresponding airline desk at least one hour and a half before their flight leaves
• Passengers traveling on international flights should check in at the corresponding airline desk at least two hours before their flight leaves
• The maximum weight that each passenger is allowed to carry on international flights is 32 kg. (70 lb.), and on domestic flights it is 25 kg. (55 lb.).
• Do not carry large amounts of money in cash. Carry only what you need for the shopping you intend to do. Do not carry or wear valuable items that might draw attention to you
• Do not leave your baggage and belongings unattended.
• Attach identification labels to your baggage in clearly visible places, to avoid confusion with other similar-looking bags.
• When check in at the airline front desk have handy your inmigration documents to enter or leave Mexico
• There is a “Departure Tax ” of about $18.00 US per person but this tax is usually included in your airline ticket and you don't need to pay it again. If your are not sure please contact your airline before you leave to Cancun and ask them if the Mexican Departure Tax is already included.