Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 15 minutes.
Cancun is six hours behind Amsterdam and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your AMS to CUN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
KLM is your ticket to exploring Cancun (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is KLM.
TUI.nl tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for AMS to CUN flights, with 91.67% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMS and CUN:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Glasgow Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
Currently, R 4,144 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,699. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from AMS to CUN by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AMS to CUN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Of all flights leaving Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near AMS? If you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
Book a hotel near CUN if you have a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cancun Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar to explore Cancun and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Cancun Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Cancun. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Cancun. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cancun Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to CUN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If there's time to check out another corner of Mexico, consider Campeche, about 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia are key highlights.