If you're planning to fly to Mexico, you're probably looking for great deals on flights to Cancun. The good news is, there are plenty of airlines that offer direct flights to Cancun from cities all over the world. Since the region in Mexico is such a popular destination for tourists, Cancun airfare can be found at rock bottom rates. Cancun offers hundreds of miles of beachfront access, world-class resorts, shopping, and a number of things to do for any type of traveler.

The Cancun International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Mexico, serving hundreds of flights to Cancun each day. It serves the Cancun area as well as the area around the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum. The amount of traffic at the airport is expected to increase even more in the next few years due to the wave of Cancun hotels being built along the hotel zone. Although the airport is quite busy, it is relatively easy to navigate. There are two terminals in the airport—a main terminal used for international and domestic Cancun flights and a terminal used by chartered and private Cancun flights. Chances are your flight will be arriving at the main terminal. If you want to exchange your money at the airport, there are several money exchange stores located throughout the terminal. Another option is to wait until you get to a bank in Cancun or go to an ATM machine. Tourists can usually get the best exchange rate by using the ATM machines to draw local currency, some banks offer great exchange rates. You may want to research your options for money exchange rates prior your trip. The main terminal also includes tourist information booths and duty-free shops. If you"ve never been to Mexico before, you may want to stop at the tourist information booth to inquire about transportation to your hotel or around the city. The majority of hotels offer shuttle transportation to and from the airport, and taxis are available as well.

For cheap flights to Cancun, flying from a large city in the southern United States is your best option. For example, airlines based in Houston and Atlanta usually offer cheap flights to Cancun all year long.

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Depending on your country of citizenship, you will most likely be required to fill out a customs form and/or an immigration form prior to entering the country. If you're flying on one of the major airlines, the forms will most likely be provided for you about an hour before touching down. Check with your home government to see what types of forms you will need to fill out prior to booking direct flights to Cancun.

The days where you could take Mexico vacations without a passport are long gone. Now the country strictly requires tourists to carry a passport from their country of citizenship when entering the country. If you don't have a passport, make sure to apply for one well before you think about arranging Cancun flights. A lot of tourists are rushing to get passports, creating a delay in the time it takes for the government to process the applications. Once you obtain your passport, it's a good idea to make a few copies of the inside cover incase you lose yours while in transit. Store one of the copies in your suitcase and another with a family member back home.

Whether you plan to visit Cancun for a week or a month, there are dozens of options for direct flights to Cancun. Flights to Cancun are typically cheaper during the summer, although some inexpensive last-minute Cancun airfare and hotel packages can be found all times of the year.