Minimum Connection Time at Cancún International Airport (CUN/MMUN)

Cancún, Mexico

How Long Do I Need to Change Planes at Cancún International Airport (CUN/MMUN)?

Answer: At Cancún International Airport (CUN/MMUN) in Cancún, Mexico, you need a minimum of 45 minutes for domestic connections and 75 minutes for international connections.

This is the official Minimum Connection Time (MCT) set by airlines and airport authorities. However, we recommend adding extra time during peak hours or for international transfers.

Standard MCT Table

Connection Type Minimum Time
Domestic to Domestic 45 minutes
Domestic to International 75 minutes
International to Domestic 75 minutes
International to International 90 minutes
Interline Transfer 120 minutes

Terminal Information

Multiple terminals (2/3/4) with shuttle links.

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Airlines Operating at CUN

Aeroméxico
Volaris
Viva Aerobus

Frequently Asked Questions: CUN/MMUN Connection Times

How long do I need to change planes at CUN/MMUN?

Answer: You need a minimum of 45 minutes for domestic connections and 75 minutes for international connections at Cancún International Airport.

What's the minimum connection time at CUN/MMUN?

Answer: The official minimum connection time at CUN/MMUN is 45 minutes for domestic flights and 75 minutes for international flights.

How much time do I need to transfer at CUN/MMUN?

Answer: For transfers at CUN/MMUN, allow 45 minutes for domestic connections and 75 minutes for international connections. Add extra time during peak hours.

Can I make a 45-minute connection at CUN/MMUN?

Answer: Yes, 45 minutes is the official minimum connection time for domestic flights at CUN/MMUN, but we recommend adding extra time for comfort and to account for delays.

Connection Tips

Allow time for terminal transfers.

Frequent Traveler's Hot Tip

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Pro Tip for Cancún International Airport (CUN/MMUN)

Peak during holiday seasons; arrive early.

Nearby Airports

Other major airports in the North America region:

Aeropuerto Internacional Juan N. Álvarez

ACA

Ciudad Acuña New International Airport

ACN

Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport

AGU

Aeropuerto Nacional Jorge Jiménez Cantú

AZP

Del Bajío International Airport

BJX

Busiest Airports in Mexico

Top 5 busiest airports in Mexico:

Aeropuerto Internacional Juan N. Álvarez

ACA (MMAA)
Acapulco, Mexico
MCT: 45 min domestic, 75 min international

Ciudad Acuña New International Airport

ACN (MMCC)
Ciudad Acuña, Mexico
MCT: 60 min domestic, 90 min international

Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport

AGU (MMAS)
Aguascalientes, Mexico
MCT: 45 min domestic, 75 min international

Aeropuerto Nacional Jorge Jiménez Cantú

AZP (MMJC)
Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico
MCT: 60 min domestic, 90 min international

Del Bajío International Airport

BJX (MMLO)
León/Guanajuato, Mexico
MCT: 45 min domestic, 75 min international

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Airport Location

Cancún International Airport is located at coordinates: 21.041, -86.873

Traveler Tools

Layover Planner: Buses/taxis to hotel zone; lounges airside.
Missed Connection Help: Airline transfer counters in terminals.
Nearby Hotels: Find hotels near CUN/MMUN
Flights from CUN/MMUN: Search flights

Airport Comparison

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Airport Map

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Important Notes