Traveling from Colombo to Cancun International Airport (CUN): What you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Cancun International Airport (CUN) taking off from here.
Cancun International Airport is located in Cancun. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is ten hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Your flight from Colombo to CUN won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometers from the center of Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your vacation? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Cancun International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Break up your flight from Colombo to Cancun International Airport with a stop at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). A major connection between Bandaranaike International Airport and CUN, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
You can get to CMB from central Colombo in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 32 kilometers or so.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your Colombo to CUN flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.71%.
About Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Colombo to Cancun International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Colombo to Cancun International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
$1,412 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Cancun International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,649. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Colombo to CUN. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
May is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Cancun International Airport (CUN), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Cancun based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Colombo to CUN plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cancun to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Cancun International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Cancun
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cancun right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Cancun International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Fuente de Kukulcan are popular attractions which should feature on any good Cancun itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Cancun, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Journey around 290 kilometers west to Merida to tick off its top sights. From Chichen-itza Park to Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos and Nva. Chichen Itza Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 274 kilometers west of Cancun, Kanasín is another favorite stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Santa Isabel hacienda. Santa Isabel hacienda k'íiwik Park, Sitio arqueologico Flor de Mayo.Aak'its, Nikté Ch'oom k'íiwik ka'achij and Glorieta De Guadalupe.
