Travel tips

What to do when you land at Cancun Airport to find your transfer

Clear immigration, collect your bags and walk through customs without stopping for vendors. Your driver waits with a sign in the prepaid transportation area, for up to 60 minutes after your flight lands.

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Suitcases and bags moving along the airport baggage carousel
On this page
  1. Before you land
  2. 1. Immigration and luggage
  3. 2. After customs, keep walking
  4. 3. Find your driver
  5. 4. Straight to your hotel
  6. What if my flight is delayed?
  7. Quick tips

Before you land

A few minutes of preparation saves you time at the terminal:

  • Keep your booking number handy along with your confirmation email. Save it offline: signal and airport wifi are not always reliable.
  • Check that your booking has the right flight number. We use it to track your arrival in real time, and the driver adjusts the pickup time if you are delayed.
  • Save our support WhatsApp: +52 1 33 1605 2225. We are available 24/7.

1. Immigration and luggage

Follow the signs to immigration when you leave the plane. Then collect your bags at your flight's carousel and go through customs. In high season this can take longer than usual. Don't worry about the clock: your driver's waiting time starts when your flight lands, and they wait up to 60 minutes.

2. After customs, keep walking

After customs you will often find people offering transportation, tours or timeshares. If your transfer is already booked, you don't need to stop or give your details to anyone. Keep walking toward the exit.

3. Find your driver

Look for our staff holding a Transfer sign in the prepaid transportation area. They will confirm your name and booking and take you straight to the vehicle.

4. Straight to your hotel

The transfer is private: only your group rides, with no stops and no strangers on board. Approximate times from the airport:

Destination Approximate time
Cancun Hotel Zone 20 minutes
Playa del Carmen 40 minutes
Tulum 1 hour 30 minutes

Actual time depends on traffic and time of day.

What if my flight is delayed?

You don't need to tell us: we track your flight and the driver is rescheduled at no extra cost. If you change flights or something comes up, message us on WhatsApp with your booking number.

Quick tips

  • Book at least 24 hours in advance to make sure a vehicle is available.
  • Each passenger can bring one standard suitcase and one carry-on. If you travel with extra or oversized luggage (surfboard, golf clubs), say so when you book.
  • To compare your options first, read private transfer, taxi or bus from Cancun Airport.

Frequently asked questions

How long will the driver wait at the airport?
Up to 60 minutes after your flight lands. At hotels and private addresses, the driver waits up to 15 minutes.
Where does the driver meet me?
In the airport's prepaid transportation area, holding a Transfer sign.
What happens if my flight is late?
We track your flight in real time and the driver adjusts the pickup time at no extra cost.

Editorial team

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My Local Shuttle operations and customer care team in Cancun and the Riviera Maya.