Travelling from Medellin to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Medellin. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Cancun International Airport (CUN) departing from here.
Take off on a direct Medellin to Cancun International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 30 minutes.
Medellin and Cancun (where Cancun International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
The most popular route is from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Cancun International Airport (CUN). You can choose from 8 direct services each week. Wingo operates a 5:30am departure between MDE and CUN.
To ensure you get on your flight from Medellin to CUN, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Get there in one go from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Direct flights from Medellin to Cancun International Airport (CUN) are available from here.
Book your direct flight from Medellin to Cancun International Airport with AVIANCA. This top carrier operates departures from MDE.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between MDE and CUN is AVIANCA.
With a dependable 85.25% of services landing on schedule, AVIANCA is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Medellin to CUN with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MDE and CUN include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
To get to MDE from central Medellin, it takes about 35 minutes to drive the 24 kilometres or so.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Medellin to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Medellin to Cancun International Airport. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is a popular option between Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and CUN.
EOH is around 6 kilometres from central Medellin. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Medellin to CUN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport:
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Medellin to Cancun International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CUN:
Go where the road takes you with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and venture far and wide through Cancun and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Medellin to Cancun International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Currently, 101 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Cancun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 201 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Medellin to CUN.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Medellin to Cancun International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Medellin to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
May is the quietest month for flights from Medellin to Cancun International Airport (CUN), while July is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Cancun based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Medellin to CUN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cancun to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Medellin to Cancun International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Cancun
Start your Cancun trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Medellin to Cancun International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Cancun wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Fuente de Kukulcan.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Cancun, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Journey around 290 kilometres west to Merida to tick off its leading attractions. From Chichen-itza Park to Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos and Nva. Chichen Itza Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Kanasín is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 274 kilometres west of Cancun. No journey is complete without experiencing Santa Isabel hacienda. Santa Isabel hacienda k'íiwik Park, Sitio arqueologico Flor de Mayo.Aak'its, Nikté Ch'oom k'íiwik ka'achij and Glorieta De Guadalupe.