Travelling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Cancun Airport is 10 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is five hours behind Lisbon.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LIS to CUN flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Cancun (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is a breeze with TAP Air Portugal. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Cancun Airport.
TAP Air Portugal tops the list for bookings on this route.
TAP Air Portugal is the most punctual carrier that operates LIS to CUN flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Cancun Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LIS and CUN include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Cancun Airport flight is £272. A round-trip fare is currently £489. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LIS to CUN, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Cancun Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Landing cheap flights from LIS to CUN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Airport to Cancun Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
56% of flights that depart Lisbon Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kms (5 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near LIS. Whether you have an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Cancun Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
If you're coming in on a late Lisbon Airport to Cancun Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near CUN:
Travel at your own speed with a Cancun Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and see more of Cancun and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cancun Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
April is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Cancun Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cancun in March.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Lisbon Airport to Cancun Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LIS to CUN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Cancun, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Journey about 290 kms (180 miles) west to Merida to check off its popular sights. From Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos to Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Campeche is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 418 kms (260 miles) west of Cancun. No journey is complete without dropping by Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.