Travelling from Rome to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Rome has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Cancun International Airport (CUN) departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Expect to be travelling for 12 hours 2 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Rome to Cancun International Airport.
Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 6 hours behind Rome.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Cancun International Airport (CUN), with 1 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to CUN is the 09:00 Neos Air option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 12:55 with Neos Air.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Rome to CUN. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Cancun International Airport (CUN) operate out of this terminal.
When departing from FCO, you can take a direct flight from Rome to Cancun International Airport with Neos Air.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Rome to CUN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
From central Rome, FCO is approximately 32 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Rome to Cancun International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) operates direct flights from Rome to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
Catch your direct flight from Rome to CUN with Neos Air. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of CIA.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Rome to Cancun International Airport, browse these options when leaving from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
CIA is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take 42 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Rome to CUN, kick back in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Book a hotel close to CUN if you're taking a late flight from Rome to Cancun International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cancun. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
For a one-way ticket from Rome to Cancun International Airport, $534 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from $1,052. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
It's best to book 8 months in advance. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find flight tickets from Rome to CUN within that timeframe.
To score the best price on your tickets from Rome to Cancun International Airport, book your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' search function to find the most affordable day to fly.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when the fares drop. Timing is key when finding flight tickets from Rome to CUN.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
May is the quietest time of year to fly to Cancun. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Cancun International Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Cancun. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Rome to CUN during then and you can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Rome to Cancun International Airport in January when temperatures average between 20ºC and 27ºC.
More about Cancun
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Cancun right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rome to Cancun International Airport:
Playa Delfines and El Rey Ruins are a couple of top attractions to put on your Cancun must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Dubai Palace Casino.
Complete your Cancun trip with a car rental
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