Flying from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun is five hours behind Reykjavik and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your KEF to CUN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Keflavik International Airport to Cancun International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KEF and CUN:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Manchester Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
R 6,765 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 13,094. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KEF to CUN if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Keflavik International Airport to Cancun International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
When it comes to Keflavik International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.96% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Reykjavik to Keflavik International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to KEF? If you're boarding an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you have a late Keflavik International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CUN:
Grab a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cancun. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Cancun. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Keflavik International Airport to Cancun International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KEF to CUN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.