Cancun International Airport is poised for a significant transformation with an investment of € $24.4 billion announced by Aeropuertos del Sureste (ASUR). Between 2024 and 2028, this investment will focus on improvements to ASUR’s nine air terminals in Mexico, with Cancún Airport being the main beneficiary, receiving 75% of the total planned funds.
Although the details of the work plan are not made public, ASUR has outlined the investment schedule: $2.624 billion in 2024, $4.493 billion in 2025, $5.5 billion in 2026, $3.861 billion in 2027 and $4.999 billion in 2028. Major projects include the renovation of Terminal 1 and the expansion of Terminal 4 in 2024This is reported by El Economista. In addition, the plan includes the completion of an intercommunication route connecting the Cancun-Airport terminal to the Mayan Train.
Cancun International Airport, a vital hub for international tourism in Mexico, has surpassed pre-pandemic passenger traffic levels. In 2022, the airport handled more than 30 million passengers and the goal is to exceed this number by the end of the year, reaching an expected 32 million travelers.
According to cancunairport.comAccording to data from the Airports Council International, Cancun International Airport is the tenth busiest airport in the world for international passengers.
The increase is attributed to strong cooperation between The Quintana Roo Tourism Department and the private sector, including airlines and hotels. Although the majority of visitors are international, especially from the US, there are also a significant number of domestic tourists. For 2024, Cancun plans to leverage the new Mayan Train and Tulum International Airport to attract even more visitors, including a focus on European tourists.
Located on the outskirts of Cancun, at kilometer 22 of the Cancun-Chetumal highway, Cancun International Airport is a major airport in the Caribbean. During peak season, it averages around 800,000 passengers per month, underscoring its importance as a gateway for international visitors to Mexico. The planned investments and upgrades are expected to significantly increase the airport’s capacity and functionality, further strengthening its position as a leading international airport.
