passenger traffic situation Cancun International Airport There was a slight increase in February as international arrivals continued to increase despite a decline in domestic traffic.
Even after a very up and down year in 2025, it still showed positive growth for the month.
According to the latest figures from ASUR: Cancun handled 2,498,811 passengers in February 2026.comparison 2,489,687 passengers in February 2025representative 0.4% increase compared to the previous year.
The small gains came as the airport’s strong international market offset a notable decline in domestic travel.
Increase in overseas travel in February
Cancun International Traffic Increases February Passengers: 1,868,343from 1,809,498 passengers in the same month last year, 3.3% increase.
The international sector continues to represent the majority of Cancun’s air traffic, strengthening the destination’s position as one of the most important global gateways for leisure travel in the Caribbean Basin and Mexico’s tourism sector.
International passengers accounted for approx. Three-quarters of Cancun’s total traffic in February.
This increase helped increase overall international traffic through the airport operator’s Mexican network. 2,019,046 passengers, 3.4% increase compared to the previous year.
reduction in domestic traffic
Domestic travel to Cancun declines in February 7.3% compared to the previous year.
processed at the airport 630,468 domestic passengers in February 2026comparison 680,189 passengers in the same month last year.
Several Mexican airports have seen weakening domestic traffic in recent months, reflecting adjustments to airline capacity and changes in travel demand.
Despite the decline in domestic passengers, Cancun’s international growth was strong enough to keep the airport’s overall monthly performance slightly positive.
Slight decrease in traffic compared to the beginning of the year
Looking at the first two months of the year, Cancun’s passenger traffic remains strong. Slightly lower than last year’s pace.
the airport recorded The total number of passengers to date is 5,231,306.comparison 5,248,746 passengers in the same period in 2025representative 0.3% decrease.
Overseas travel continued to increase during this period, Passengers 3,857,232, 2.7% increaseCompared to the same period last year.
However, domestic traffic decreased even more rapidly. 1,374,074 passengers, 8% decrease compared to the previous year.
The Mexican network is showing moderate growth.
Total passenger traffic across the wider Mexico airport network included in the report is: The number of travelers in February was 3,380,228., 1.6% increase compared to February 2025.
The airport’s current annual traffic volume has been reached. 7,128,665 passengersconsolation 1.2% compared to the previous year.
Within that network, Cancun remains the largest gateway and primary driver of international tourist arrivals to the Mexican Caribbean.
February’s figures reinforce the airport’s continued resilience in international markets despite choppy domestic travel in early 2026.
