Flying from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Tampico International Airport (TAM): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Tampico International Airport.
The timezone in Tampico is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Cancun.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CUN to TAM flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Tampico (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is easy with VivaAerobus. This popular airline has direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Tampico International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is VivaAerobus.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for CUN to TAM flights is VivaAerobus.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Tampico International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between CUN and TAM:
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)
51 € is currently the best price for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Tampico International Airport flight. Return flights start from 110 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from CUN to TAM, book your trip ten months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Tampico International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Finding cheap flights from CUN to TAM is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cancun International Airport to Tampico International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
When it comes to Cancun International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.87% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Cancun International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CUN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Tampico International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tampico International Airport (TAM)
Consider staying in a hotel near TAM if you're on a late Cancun International Airport to Tampico International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Tampico International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Keddy By Europcar or Dollar and see more of Tampico and beyond.
Increase your likelihood of getting a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Tampico International Airport several weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to central Tampico
Tampico International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Tampico. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Tampico International Airport (TAM)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Tampico International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Tampico in April.
The warmest month in Tampico is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Cancun International Airport to Tampico International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CUN to TAM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Tampico, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Travel about 338 kilometres south-west to Mexico City to tick off its top sights. From Zocalo to Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Tampico. No journey is complete without visiting Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.