If you were scrolling social media this weekend and saw claims of “gunshots at Cancun Airport,” you’re not alone — and you’re not crazy for feeling your stomach drop for a second. But here’s what actually happened. According to airport operator ASUR, the heavy police presence near Cancun International Airport (CUN) on Friday, December 12, …
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If you’ve ever stepped off a plane at Cancun International (CUN), looked at the immigration line, and thought, “Wait… is everyone coming to Cancun today?” — you weren’t imagining it. According to Quintana Roo’s state tourism office (Sedetur), the state handled 24.4 million domestic + international air passengers from January–October 2025, and Cancun International Airport …
If it feels like everyone lands in Cancun on Saturday… it’s because they pretty much do. Here at The Cancun Sun, we’ve been tracking airport numbers all year, and the pattern is crystal clear: Saturday is the king of chaos — but with the right game plan, your arrival can still feel surprisingly smooth. Why …
If you’re flying from the U.S. to Cancun while Washington is arguing over the budget, the big question is: will your beach trip get derailed? The good news is most flights are still taking off. The not-so-great part is that the U.S. aviation system is getting shakier by the day as air traffic controllers and …
In a powerful and decisive move to end widespread traveler confusion, Mexico’s federal government has issued a sharp clarification: ride-sharing apps like Uber are not authorized to provide passenger transportation services at any of the nation’s federal airports, including Cancun International (CUN). The official statement was released by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation …
The end of a Cancun vacation is always bittersweet. But the departure process at Cancun International Airport (CUN), especially during high season, can often feel more bitter than sweet. The main departure halls are a chaotic whirlwind of crowds, long lines for food, and a desperate search for an open seat and a working power …
You’ve done it. After all the planning and packing, you’ve finally stepped off the plane and into the warm, tropical air of Cancun. Your vacation has officially begun. But the next 60 minutes—the journey from the gate to your hotel shuttle—can be the most stressful and costly part of your entire trip if you’re not …
If you’re flying into CUN soon, here’s the move we at The Cancun Sun swear by: don’t check a bag. Not to be dramatic, but skipping the carousel can mean the difference between sipping a poolside margarita and standing under fluorescent lights wondering where your suitcase is. And to be clear—it’s not every flight and …
If you’ve flown into Cancun lately, you probably noticed something odd for one of the region’s busiest hubs: it moves. As frequent flyers ourselves, we at The Cancun Sun have watched the airport get busier on paper while the on-the-ground experience keeps getting smoother. Here’s what’s really happening—and how you can breeze from plane to …
We at The Cancun Sun love any news that makes your beach escape easier—and this one’s a win for East Coasters. A popular U.S. low-cost carrier, Frontier Airlines, is launching brand-new nonstop service from Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) to Cancun (CUN) just in time for winter sun. The route debuts November 22, 2025 with weekly service …