Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Cancun

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Cancun

There are no direct flights from Tel Aviv to Cancun. But you have nothing to worry about, searching flights via stopovers with Skyscanner.co.il is really easy. We will show you the best options with airlines such as Condor, EL AL, Eurowings, Turkish Airlines, and others.

Terminal Information - Departing

All flights except low-cost airlines depart from Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 3. When you fly from Tel Aviv to Cancun, it’s recommended to arrive at least three hours before departure to allow sufficient time for security checks.

You can pass the time until your flight at the Duty-Free stores, where you can buy clothing items, shoes, domestic and international beers, wines and liquors, electronics and gadgets. You don’t need to carry anything with you; you can use the Duty-Free storing service and pick it up when you return to Israel. Enjoy a tasty meal at one of the restaurants or cafes, and stay connected during the whole stay at Ben Gurion Airport with the free Wi-Fi service.

There are two Dan Lounges at Terminal 3. If you have a premium credit card, you can a discount or even free entrance. Here you can enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks, including beers and wines. If you are a member of the MATMID club with a premium status, check the King David Lounge.

Terminal Information - Arriving

No matter from which airport you are connecting, all flights from Tel Aviv to Cancun arrive at Cancún International Airport (CUN), Mexico's second busiest airport. The airport has four terminals; most European airlines and all the airlines from the US and Canada are handled in Terminal 3.

Note that there is a new Mexican law that limits the amount of foreign currency a business can accept each month. It means that you will probably need to have Mexican pesos at some point, and have only Dollars or Euros won’t be enough.

After you passed immigration and customs, you can go to the transportation section to arrange a transfer to your hotel. There is no taxi line outside the airport, and the transportation to your hotel needs to be pre-arranged. The airport management warns that most transport services offered online are illegal.

Things you should know

Israeli citizens flying from Tel Aviv to Cancun don’t need to apply for a visa in advance. You will get a tourist visa upon your arrival for 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of your arrival, and you need to have a flight ticket out of Mexico to prove that you have no intentions to stay for a longer period in the country.

Useful Information about Cancun

The weather in Cancun is perfect for summer lovers, with 28 degrees during daytime in the winter, up to 34 degrees during the summer months. September is the rainiest month with 270 mm of rain and 11 days of rain in average. Cancun is in the Eastern Time Zone, which is 7 hours behind Tel Aviv.

The local currency is Mexican Peso - MXN. When you fly from Tel Aviv to Cancun, you will see how much cheaper it is in comparison: a three-course meal for two in a restaurant is almost half price: 600 MXN, that is less than ₪120.

This information is correct as of August 2017