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CUN is the IATA airport code for Cancun International Airport, Mexico. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where CUN is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.
CUN airport at a glance
Fact
Detail
IATA code
CUN
Airport
Cancun International Airport
Country
Mexico
Coordinates
21.0405° N, 86.8744° W
Timezone
America/Cancun
Cancun International Airport is served by CUN in Mexico.
CUN is the IATA code for Cancun International Airport, Mexico. You'll see CUN on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.
Where is CUN airport located?
CUN serves Cancun International Airport, Mexico, at approximately 21.0405° N, 86.8744° W.
How do I get from CUN into the city?
Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Cancun International Airport on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.
What timezone is CUN in?
CUN operates on the America/Cancun timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.