Cancun Airport (CUN)
Cancun Airport (CUN) has four terminals. Terminal 1 handles private flights only, Terminal 2 handles national and international flights, and Terminals 3 and 4 handle international flights, so check the terminal on your ticket. A free shuttle connects the four terminals, with or without luggage, and the wait for it can be up to 20 minutes.
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Updated October 2026
The terminals at Cancun Airport
Cancun International Airport has four terminals:
- Terminal 1 is a FBO (fixed base operator), for private flights only.
- Terminal 2 handles national and international flights.
- Terminal 3 handles international flights.
- Terminal 4 handles international flights.
The airport is spread out, so check the terminal on your ticket before you go. A free shuttle connects the four terminals, with or without your luggage, and it has ramps for passengers with special needs. The wait for it can be up to 20 minutes, so leave time if you need to change terminals.
Getting to and from Cancun Airport
Taxis serve Terminals 2 and 3, and the ADO bus runs from Terminals 2, 3 and 4 to the city. Many families book a transfer to the hotel before they land.
What happens when you arrive at CUN
Keep your passport and any form you filled in on the plane with you the whole way, from the aircraft door to the exit.
The airport's own site advises checking your flight information and departure terminal before you travel, because airline assignments can change.
Cancun Airport with children
In the summer, a hat and a light cover for the stroller help while you wait for your ride outside.
If you need to change terminals, use the free shuttle and keep a snack and water within reach: the wait for it can be up to 20 minutes.
Plan your stop at Cancun Airport
Terminals, airlines and arrival procedures change, so check with the airline and the airport's own site before you travel. And check with the embassy or consulate about the documents your family needs for the entry rules of every country on your route.
Sources
- Official page of ASUR, the airport operator of Cancún, for the airport and its terminals, with the terminal map and the links to the airlines and to the ground transport. — asur.com.mx (checked 21 October 2026)
- Official page of the same airport on the ground transport: taxis at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, the ADO shuttle to the city from Terminals 2, 3 and 4, and the car rental in front of Terminal 2. — asur.com.mx (checked 21 October 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many terminals does Cancun Airport have?
Four. Terminal 1 is a FBO (fixed base operator) for private flights only, Terminal 2 handles national and international flights, and Terminals 3 and 4 handle international flights.
Which terminal at Cancun Airport serves international flights?
Terminals 2, 3 and 4. Check the terminal on your ticket, because airline assignments can change.
How do I get from Cancun Airport to the city?
Taxis serve Terminals 2 and 3, and the ADO bus runs from Terminals 2, 3 and 4 to the city. Many families book a transfer to the hotel before they land.
How do I change terminals at Cancun Airport?
With the free shuttle, which connects the four terminals, with or without your luggage. The wait for it can be up to 20 minutes.
What do I do first when I land at CUN?
Keep your passport and any form you filled in on the plane with you the whole way, from the aircraft door to the exit, and check the terminal on your ticket before you travel.