Mexico City to Cancun Flights

Benito Juárez International Airport, Mexico City

With ebookers, finding cheap flights out of Mexico City is a breeze. Travellers leaving the city depart from Benito Juárez International Airport, which is located about three miles east of the city’s business district. Following the addition of a second terminal in 2007, the airport became the second busiest airport in Latin America, serving over twenty-four million passengers each year. The airport is a primary hub for Aeromar and services dozens of other airlines, including Air France, KLM, British Airways, and Volaris.

Parking at Benito Juárez International Airport, Mexico City

If you plan to drive to the airport, there is no shortage of parking options. The airport has four parking lots with varying rates. The international parking lot offers the most expensive rates, charging 40 pesos for the first thirty minutes, 60 pesos for an hour, and 15 pesos for every fifteen minutes after the second hour. A twenty-four-hour stay will cost 300 pesos and 99 pesos for each subsequent day. Located a few meters from the building, the international parking lot is a popular choice with pregnant women and elderly. Be careful with your parking ticket. Lost tickets result in a fixed fee of 260 pesos for the day and 99 pesos for each subsequent day the car remains in the lot.

Ground Transportation at Benito Juárez International Airport, Mexico City

The city’s Metrobus services the airport and is a popular choice with most travellers. Bus tickets cost 30 pesos for a single trip. The bus is a good option for travellers without any luggage. If you prefer the convenience of a cab, you’ll find several authorized taxi services throughout the city. Be sure to account for traffic. A trip from the centre of the city will cost approximately 300 pesos.

Restaurants at Benito Juárez International Airport, Mexico City

If you wish to grab a bite or enjoy an espresso before your trip, there are more than a dozen different cafeterias, bars, and fast food restaurants available in both terminals. In addition to cafes and restaurants, the airport also houses the Hilton Hotel (located inside Terminal 1) and the NH Hotel (at Terminal 2), giving you quick lodging options if you prefer to delay your exploration of Mexico City. Find great flight and hotel deals with ebookers.

Arriving at Cancun Airport

Situated on the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun is known the world over for its gorgeous white-sand beaches and relaxing atmosphere. When you're planning a tropical holiday to Cancun, be sure to check ebookers to get the best prices on flights, hotel rooms, and rental cars. You'll arrive at Cancun Airport, located roughly ten miles from the city. This airport, which serves over thirteen million passengers per year, provides direct flights all over the world and connecting flights throughout the Caribbean.

Transportation from Cancun Airport

Dollar, Hertz, Thrifty, and Budget rental car counters are located in arrivals area of the terminal. If you have arranged a car through ebookers, you can pick it up there. You won't find taxis or other ground transportation waiting outside the terminal, but you can call 1-888-414-0017 to arrange a pickup in advance. CancunShuttle.com also offers reliable airport to hotel transfers, and you can arrange a ride on the shuttle by visiting their website.

Weather in Cancun

Cancun has a tropical wet/dry climate. The city experiences little change in temperature between seasons, and temperatures average 27°C throughout the year. Sea breezes prevent the sweltering heat found in many areas of the Caribbean, making Cancun's weather more pleasant. However, there is a major threat of hurricanes in the late summer and autumn. The main tourist season is between December and April, when the weather is dry and warm. Keep the climate in mind when arranging your travel through ebookers.

Things to Do in Cancun

Cancun is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. You can enjoy relaxing swims in the ocean at Isla Mujeres or spend a day sunbathing at Playa Ballenas, which has a gorgeous sand beach but treacherous waters. Water sports enthusiasts will enjoy Playa Chac Mool, Playa Juventud, and Playa Las Perlas. If you're interested in local flora and fauna, visit Xcaret, an ecopark that aims to preserve native wildlife. When you're ready to make your escape to beautiful Cancun, remember to check ebookers for money-saving package deals.