Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Cancun International Airport is 10 hours.
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, making Cancun five hours behind Dublin.
For a smooth journey, arrive 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 DUB to CUN flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Jetting into Cancun (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is a cinch with TUI. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dublin Airport to Cancun International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with TUI on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Cancun International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DUB and CUN:
Pearson International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
274 € is the best price for a one-way Dublin Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 447 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DUB to CUN.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DUB to CUN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dublin Airport to Cancun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dublin Airport, 72.87% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Dublin to Dublin Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport will take about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to DUB:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Reserve a hotel close to CUN if you're on a late Dublin Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Cancun International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun International Airport, Cancun is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Cancun International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Cancun based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Dublin Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUB to CUN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Campeche is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without visiting Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.