Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun is eight hours behind Riyadh and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Your RUH to CUN flight won't wait if you're 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 flying internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Cancun International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RUH and CUN include:
Frankfurt Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight is P48,069. A round-trip fare right now is P48,375. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RUH to CUN if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that take off from RUH arrive at their destination without delay.
King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to RUH:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Khaled International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cancun and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Cancun International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
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 by car.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Cancun. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Cancun International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to CUN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Campeche is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No journey is complete without seeing Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.