Cancún International Airport (IATA: CUN, ICAO: MMUN) is the primary international gateway to the Mexican Caribbean and the busiest airport in Mexico for international passenger traffic. The airport is located approximately 16 kilometres (10 miles) south of downtown Cancún, in the state of Quintana Roo on the Yucatán Peninsula.
The airport serves as a major hub for Viva Aerobus and Volaris, and is a key focus city for Aeroméxico. It is operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR), which has continuously invested in terminal modernization and expansion. Cancún International Airport covers a substantial area and operates four passenger terminals, connected by a free inter-terminal shuttle.
In 2025, Cancún International Airport handled approximately 29.3 million passengers, making it the second busiest airport in Mexico by total passenger volume and the first busiest for international passengers. A substantial majority of the airport’s international passengers originate from the United States, accounting for approximately 60.6% of international traffic in 2025. The airport’s passenger handling capacity stands at 36.6 million passengers per year.
Cancún International Airport plays a critical role in Mexico’s tourism industry, serving the Cancún Hotel Zone and the wider Riviera Maya region. The airport operates more than 500 flights per day on average, connecting to over 40 cities in the United States and more than 20 cities in Europe.