Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cancun nine hours behind Dubai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your DXB to CUN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Cancun International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DXB and CUN include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Cancun International Airport flight is 451 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 824 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DXB to CUN if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport to Cancun International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from DXB to CUN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights that leave from Dubai Airport reach their destination on time.
Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near DXB:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Book a hotel near CUN if you're on a late Dubai Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Cancun International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cancun. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Cancun International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Cancun in May.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to explore Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DXB to CUN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Mexico, head for Campeche, roughly 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche are the start of reasons to visit.