Cancun International Airport recorded a sharp fall in flight operations and passenger traffic in 2026, with June figures down 11.5% year over year amid reduced airline capacity.
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Key Facts
—June traffic. Passenger numbers at Cancún Airport fell 11.5% year over year in June 2026, according to operator ASUR.
—First-half decline. Total passenger traffic for January through June 2026 was 4.7% lower than the same period in 2025.
—Easter shortfall. About 170 fewer flights than expected operated during the Semana Santa holiday period, with daily averages near 485 instead of the hoped-for 600-plus.
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