Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Cancun Airport is 10 hours 20 minutes.
Cancun is five hours behind Birmingham and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BHX to CUN flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
TUI is your gateway to exploring Cancun (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Cancun Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is TUI.
TUI is the most punctual carrier that offers BHX to CUN flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Cancun Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between BHX and CUN include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Cancun Airport flight is $615. A round-trip fare right now is $1,000. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from BHX to CUN, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Cancun Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Finding cheap flights from BHX to CUN is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham Airport to Cancun Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
72% of flights that take off from Birmingham Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near BHX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Cancun Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Birmingham Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cancun Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cancun and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle 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. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Cancun Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Cancun based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham Airport to Cancun Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to CUN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Mexico, consider Campeche, roughly 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia are key highlights.