Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun is five hours behind Faro and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your FAO to CUN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Cancun International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FAO and CUN include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Manchester Airport
Birmingham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
R 5,879 is currently the best price for a one-way Faro Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 10,170. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from FAO to CUN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Faro Airport to Cancun International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from FAO to CUN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Faro Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
When it comes to Faro Airport's on-time performance, 76.66% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Faro to Faro Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Faro Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to FAO:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Faro Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Pick up a Cancun International Airport rental car and explore Cancun and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Cancun International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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)
July is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to Cancun International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cancun in May.
Before locking in your flight from Faro Airport to Cancun International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAO to CUN in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Cancun, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Merida to tick off its top attractions. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another favourite stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.
