Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Cancun International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is five hours behind Birmingham.
Each week, there are four Birmingham International Airport to Cancun International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, select the 08:00 TUI flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 11:40 with TUI.
Your BHX to CUN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
TUI has direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Cancun — and maybe even more of Mexico if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with TUI on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for BHX to CUN flights is TUI.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Cancun International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BHX and CUN:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
At the moment, $464 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $608. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from BHX to CUN, book your trip five months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BHX to CUN.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.48% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Cancun International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Consider booking a hotel close to CUN if you're catching a late Birmingham International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cancun. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Cancun International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Cancun based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham 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). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to CUN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Mexico, consider Campeche, roughly 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche are key highlights.