Daily operations at Cancun International Airport topped 719 (354 arrivals and 365 departures) on Saturday, December 17. It is one of Mexico’s three busiest airports along with Mexico City International Airport and Guadalajara International Airport.

The airport has recorded a successful calendar year in 2020 and this latest news is the cherry on top. The airport had an average of 500 flights on many days of the year and the number of passengers by the end of the year will reach nearly 25 million.

This figure puts Cancun International Airport as one of the top 10 of busiest in the world.

Demand for travel to the Mexican Caribbean has been at an all-time high and there doesn’t seem to be a dip in demand anytime soon. Travelers, especially from the United States and Canada are eager to return to the major tourist destination.

According to Aeropuertos del Sureste (ASUR), the leading international airlines operating in Cancun International Airport are Aeromexico, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, Air France, KLM, Alaska Airlines and British Airways.

To break down the numbers even further, 240 inbound flights were from international airports and 251 of outbound flights were destined for international locations.

Whilst Cancun has always been a popular destination for vacationers, tourism in Cancun has grown exponentially this year.

The airport itself is popular for a multitude of reasons. First is that it has connections more than 20 European cities and around 35-45 direct flights to the United States daily.

Cancun itself is famed for its hospitality with more than 100 hotels and resorts, offering something for every type of traveler seeking a beach vacation. The location also offers tons of diversity from exciting nightlife, to top-notch restaurants and a ton of cultural attractions. 

Tourists are eager to explore the pristine Cancun beaches and dive deep into the authentic Mexican culture in the Riviera Maya region of Cancun.

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By: Jarone Ashkenazi
Title: Cancun International Airport Sets A New Daily Flights Record
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Published Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:48:14 +0000

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