Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is 12 hours behind Bangkok.
Leave enough time to catch your BKK to CUN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cancun International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BKK and CUN:
Vancouver International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Currently, 405 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.120 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BKK to CUN, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cancun International Airport.
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Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
67.87% of flights that take off from Suvarnabhumi Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BKK? If you've booked an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cancun International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Book a hotel close to CUN if you're on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and venture far and wide through Cancun and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Cancun. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to visit Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BKK to CUN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Cancun, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Merida to tick off its must-visit sights. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Campeche is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without visiting Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.