How long does it take to get through customs at Cancun airport?

Since Cancun has smashed its arrivals records in 2021, customs and immigration are experiencing some serious backups. Depending on how many flights are landing at once, you might be through immigration in as little as 10 minutes, but we've seen lineups of over 3 hours. Be prepared for the worst and hope for the best.



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Tips For Getting Through Customs Quickly in Cancun
  1. To get through customs as quickly as possible ensure that you have filled out your customs form in advance. ...
  2. Have your passport handy and ready to show the Customs Officer.
  3. Ensure that you are not carrying any of the prohibited goods, listed above and travel light.


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Cancun Customs During the inbound flight, you will receive and need to fill out a customs form (Hacienda). After passing through immigration, you collect your bags and proceed to the exit. You will hand the form to the customs agent and press the button on what looks like a traffic light.

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During the inbound flight, you will receive and need to fill out a customs form (Hacienda). After passing through immigration, you collect your bags and proceed to the exit.

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  • Liquids.
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Personal, beauty, sanitation and/or medicinal items (that contain alcohol)
  • Perfumes and colognes.
  • Machinery greases and lubricant oils.
  • Cleaning products.
  • Fire starter.
  • Honey, marmalades, jams or preserves.


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Low season in Cancun The low season is from June to October, with September and October being the least crowded. Tourists won't surround you, and you'll get the best prices.

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Find out what you cannot bring in your carry-on or checked luggage in the following list and make your Cancun Airport experience easier:
  • Living beings and plants. ...
  • Liquids, gels, aerosols, and alcoholic beverages. ...
  • Light firearms, other firearms, and projectile-firing devices. ...
  • Paralyzing devices. ...
  • Sharp and/or cutting objects.


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Low season in Cancun The low season is from June to October, with September and October being the least crowded. Tourists won't surround you, and you'll get the best prices.

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If you enter or leave Mexico, you must declare any sum of money equaling US$10,000 or more that you bring in cash, checks, money orders, other cashable documents or a combination of them. Failing to declare carries a fine ranging from 20% to 40% of the exceeding amount.

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Foreign citizens traveling to Mexico must have a valid passport and complete an Official Entry Immigration Form or Tourist Card, prior to entry. The Tourist Card is generally made available to you during your flight into Cancun by the flight staff.

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Travelers must have a valid and current passport or a passport card to enter the country. This passport will be stamped. You will need to show this stamp when you depart from the airport. “Passport Cards” can only be used for land border crossing and are not permitted for international air travel into the country.

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