Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where countless awesome vacations begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is 2 hours behind Rio De Janeiro. Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rio De Janeiro to CUN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from Rio De Janeiro to CUN departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
From central Rio De Janeiro, GIG is approximately 18 kilometers away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Cancun International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometers from the center of Cancun. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
AED 804 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Cancun International Airport. Return flights start from AED 1,587. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to lock in cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to CUN. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a wider choice of departure times and dates.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
May is the quietest time of year to fly to Cancun. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Cancun International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Cancun. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Rio De Janeiro to CUN sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Cancun International Airport sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Cancun
Start your Cancun trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Cancun International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Playa Delfines, El Rey Ruins and Dubai Palace Casino are major attractions which should be on every Cancun itinerary.
Complete your Cancun trip with a car rental
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