Flying from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You don't need your passport or a visa for travel within Mexico. You will need a valid proof of identity however, like an ID card or driver's license. Make sure they're on your packing list after booking your cheap ticket from ZIH to CUN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
$117 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Cancun International Airport. A return flight starts at $234. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from ZIH to CUN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Handy information about Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ZIH? If you've booked an early flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional 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 have a late flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Cancun International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun International Airport, Cancun is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Cancun. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZIH to CUN in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC and 27ºC then.
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Start your Cancun trip right by finding an amazing stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from ZIH to CUN, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
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Complete your Cancun trip with hotels and a car rental
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