Flying from Paris to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Paris to Cancun International Airport (CUN). Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY) are the main airports in Paris.
Take a direct Paris to Cancun International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 11 hours.
Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is six hours behind Paris.
The busiest route is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cancun International Airport (CUN). There are 4 direct services each week. Air France operates a 12:30pm departure between CDG and CUN.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Paris to CUN.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Cancun International Airport (CUN) can be booked from this terminal.
When jetting out of CDG, you can take a direct flight from Paris to Cancun International Airport with Air France.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between CDG and CUN is Air France.
Air France is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 66.67% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Paris to CUN leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Located around 26 kms (16 miles) from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of all flights leaving Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct Paris to Cancun International Airport (CUN) plane ticket with departures from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). See if flying from ORY works better for your plans.
Take a direct flight from Paris to CUN with Air Caraibes. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of ORY.
Air Caraibes is the most popular choice for passengers flying from ORY to CUN.
Air Caraibes has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Paris Orly Airport and Cancun International Airport.
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Cancun International Airport. Check out these connections between Paris Orly Airport and CUN:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
ORY is around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Paris. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to CUN flight:
Most flights that leave Paris Orly Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Reserve a plane ticket from Paris to Cancun International Airport (CUN) departing from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between BVA and CUN are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
BVA is around 88 kms (55 miles) from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Make catching an early Paris to Cancun International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of BVA is 71%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
The street address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you have a late flight from Paris to Cancun International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CUN:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Paris to Cancun International Airport flight.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun International Airport, central Cancun is around 16 kms (10 miles) away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
£243 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Cancun International Airport. A return flight starts from £539. These fares can change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Paris to CUN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
March is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Cancun International Airport (CUN). Plan your visit to Cancun in November if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Paris to CUN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Paris to Cancun International Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC and 27ºC.
More about Cancun
After booking your flight from Paris to Cancun International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cancun:
Chichen itzá Park and Cancun Beach are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Cancun to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Hotel Zone.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kms (180 miles) west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
Kanasín is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 274 kms (170 miles) west of Cancun. No journey is complete without experiencing Sitio arqueologico Flor de Mayo."Aak'its, Nikté Ch'oom k'íiwik ka'achij", Santa Isabel hacienda. "Santa Isabel hacienda k'íiwik" Park and Villa Mágica Kanasín.