ISJ Isla Mujeres Airport
Isla Mujeres Airport (ISJ) serves Cancún, about 14 km northeast of Cancún. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Getting from Isla Mujeres Airport to Cancún
The airport is about 14 km northeast of Cancún, about 29 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi.
Taxi & apps: Buy a taxi ticket in advance from an 'taxi autorizado' desk inside the terminal. Don't take a taxi outside. Uber/DiDi are legal in most cities (not always allowed to pick up at MEX). Estimated fare to the centre: $207–$329.
Tipping: Round up; ~10%.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~20 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~29 min | $207–$329 | |
| Private transfer | ~29 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~29 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From ISJ to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playa del Carmen | 77 km | 81 min | $1016–$1613 |
| Tulum | 137 km | 144 min | $1781–$2828 |
Which way suits you from Isla Mujeres Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$207–$329 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Isla Mujeres ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Isla Mujeres Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Isla Mujeres Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026