Travelling from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun is two hours ahead of Nanaimo and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your YCD to CUN flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Nanaimo Airport to Cancun International Airport flight is ر.ق. 716. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ر.ق. 1,351. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from YCD to CUN, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Nanaimo Airport to Cancun International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Nanaimo Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
Of all flights departing from Nanaimo Airport, 74.87% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Nanaimo Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Nanaimo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you've booked an early flight from Nanaimo Airport to Cancun International Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra z's) at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ladysmith Oyster Bay. Kiwi Cove Lodge is another handy accommodation option near YCD.
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Nanaimo Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Follow your own route with a Cancun International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and venture far and wide through Cancun and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Cancun International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cancun. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Nanaimo Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cancun. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Nanaimo Airport to Cancun International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from YCD to CUN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Cancun, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Journey around 290 kilometres west to Merida to tick off its leading sights. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Campeche is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No journey is complete without a visit to Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.