Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun is five hours behind Cardiff and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your CWL to CUN flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd love to explore a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Cancun International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a well-known stop between CWL and CUN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
$891 is currently the best price for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,038. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CWL to CUN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport to Cancun International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Cancun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Of all flights leaving Cardiff Airport, 66.16% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Cardiff Airport from central Cardiff, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to CWL:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're getting in on a late Cardiff Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CUN:
Grab a Cancun International Airport rental car and explore Cancun and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cancun. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Cancun International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cancun in May.
Lock in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to explore Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CWL to CUN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Campeche is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without seeing Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.
