LHR → London CityNRT → TokyoCDG → ParisJFK → ManhattanICN → SeoulSIN → SingaporeDXB → DubaiHKG → Hong Kong
LHR → London CityNRT → TokyoCDG → ParisJFK → ManhattanICN → SeoulSIN → SingaporeDXB → DubaiHKG → Hong Kong
CUNMexicoTPL: night-owl-plan
Cancun International Airport
Cancun, Mexico
Drop-off
Cancún Downtown (ADO Bus Station, Avenida Uxmal)
Pin before customs
Fastest
ADO Aeropuerto – Cancún Centro
coach · 20-33m
Data
Nov 28
Audit
Quick verdict
Fastest into town
Service
ADO Aeropuerto – Cancún Centro
coach
Headway
20-33
Backup
ADO Playa del Carmen (via Cancún Centro) · 30-60m
Note
Direct intercity-style coach from all terminals at Cancún International Airport (CUN) to the ADO Cancún Centro bus station in downtown on Avenida Uxmal; first departures are around 04:30 and last near 23:10, with typical daytime headways of about 20–33 minutes. Tickets are sold at ADO kiosks in airport terminals and online, and this is the main low-cost public transport link into central Cancún.
Late arrivals
Cancun: Night-Owl Operations
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Lines that keep running
Brief
This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.
Service
Route AEROPUERTO CANCUN CENTRO (Moovit listing)
Mode
bus
Freq
20-45m
Note
Public timetable data for the ADO Aeropuerto – Cancún Centro line shows operation roughly 04:30–01:20 daily with intervals generally between 20 and 45 minutes, depending on time of day. Travelers should verify exact departures in real time via ADO or Moovit, as schedules can change and late-night trips are less frequent.
Backup when rail sleeps
Brief
If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.
Service
ADO Playa del Carmen (via Cancún Centro)
Mode
coach
Freq
30-60m
Note
Some ADO services from the airport towards Playa del Carmen route via Cancún Centro, allowing passengers to alight at the downtown ADO terminal before the bus continues south. Service is less frequent than the dedicated Aeropuerto–Cancún Centro line and schedules vary by day; check current timetables when buying tickets.
Ticketing tips
Brief
Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.
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FAQs
KB
01Are there 24/7 buses?
A
Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?
A
Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.