Travelling from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH): what you need to know
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo's timezone is UTC-6, making Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo one hour behind Cancun.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CUN to ZIH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between CUN and ZIH:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
At the moment, 60 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cancun Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 156 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CUN to ZIH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cancun Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport.
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
Cancun Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from CUN arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Cancun Airport from central Cancun, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cancun Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near CUN:
Arriving at Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cancun Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZIH instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Firefly to explore Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH) to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
Travel to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo during peak season if you want a livelier atmosphere, but keep in mind prices are typically higher. Or, plan your flights from Cancun Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport in the off-season for a slower pace and less crowded spaces.
Lock in your flight from Cancun Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport for July if you want to go to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CUN to ZIH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Travel around 322 kilometres north-east to Mexico City to tick off its leading attractions. From Zócalo to Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 338 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are key highlights.