Known for its golden sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, and rich Mayan history, Cancun, the crown jewel of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations on the planet.
Besides the various experiences available on the ground, nowadays, tourists visiting also opt for aerial tours in helicopters and airplanes.
They love to take scenic flights that take them high in the sky and offer an aerial view of one of the best vacation spots in the world.
In this article, we explore the air experiences available in Cancun.
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Scenic flight In Cancun
Marvel at the jewels of Cancun with a scenic flight In Cancun, introducing you to new views, scenes, and perspectives.
The aerial flight lasts for 30 minutes. You will fly past turquoise coasts, which is truly a sight to sore eyes.
The pilot on tour will keep you entertained and keep their eye on the ball to ensure nothing gets missed.
Unlike other tours where you have to hustle to book cabs and get to the heliport early, this tour goes the extra mile to ensure you don’t take any burden and enjoy your time to the fullest.
The Scenic Flight In Cancun tour offers pickup from the hotel to the airport, where you’ll have a light breakfast over the Isla Mujeres.
Passenger restrictions: This Cancun flight can accommodate a maximum of 13 passengers. Infants must sit on the laps of parents or guardians.
Ticket Price
Adult ticket (18 to 69 years): US $350
Senior ticket (70 to 85 years): US $350
Youth ticket (12 to 17 years): US $350
Child ticket (3 to 11 years): US $350
Infant ticket (up to 2 years): Free
Ticket Inclusions
– Hotel pickup
– Air-conditioned vehicle
– All Fees and Taxes
Private flight to Holbox from Cancun
Book a Private flight to Holbox from Cancun and spend some time in the clear, peaceful sky offering stunning ground views.
The tour last for approx 25 to 45 minutes, transporting you to Holbox in the Yucatan peninsula.
This is a private tour, and only your group (maximum of 5 participants) will in the plane.
The pilots on board are friendly and keep you engaged from the start until the end.
Starting Point: Cancun International Airport
Address: Cancun – Chetumal Km 22, 77565 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico. Get Directions
The first entrance to the Cancun Airport is the General Aviation terminal for private flights next to FBO.
The tour ends at: ISLA MUJERES HELICOPTER
Address: Av. Juarez Aeropuerto Nacional de, Aeropuerto, 77409 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico. Get Directons
The transportation will be waiting for you when you arrive at the Holbox Aerodrome to take you to your hotel.
Timings: The aerial tour operates from 7 am to 6 pm. You can select a time slot between this duration and book your tour.
Ticket Price: US $1000 for a group of five
Ticket Inclusions
– Private transportation
– Restroom on board
– Bottled water
Mexico City tour by air from Cancun and Riviera Maya
If you prefer luxury, we recommend this air tour to Mexico City – you get the best airplane to travel in and a personal guide in the Mexican capital for city sightseeing.
You’ll be picked up from your hotel between 3 and 4 am and then taken on a flight from Cancun’s airport to Mexico City.
On arrival to Mexico, meet your local professional guide and begin with a sightseeing tour around the city center.
Sightsee popular landmarks and locations like the Palacio Nacional (National Palace), Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral), and Teotihuacan, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
See the monuments and memorials on Paseo de la Reforma and the famous murals of Diego Rivera.
After the city tour, see the famous pyramids of the Sun and the Moon and visit the Basilica of our Lady of Guadalupe.
After the tour, enjoy a delicious lunch (not included in the ticket) and make your way back to the airport for your flight back to Cancun.
After landing in Cancun, you will have a driver ready to bring you back to your hotel.
This tour provides pickup and drop-off service from selected hotels.
Ticket Price
This Cancun to Mexico City air tour costs $770 for all passengers aged seven and above.
Guests can book a minimum of two and a maximum of 15 tickets.
Ticket Inclusions
– Private tour
– Round-trip private transfer
– Transport by air-conditioned minivan
– Airport/Departure Tax
– All taxes, fees, and handling charges
– Professional guide
– Hotel pickup and drop-off
– Round-trip Flight ticket
Plane rental from Cozumel to Cancun
If you want to get to Cancun quickly, try a plane rental from Cozumel to Cancun.
Along the way, you will soak your eyes in the beauty of Cozumel, the Caribbean Sea, and the beautiful coasts of the Riviera Maya all the way.
You will fly in a Cessna plane from Cozumel International Airport to Cancun and reach in just 30 minutes.
This Cozumel to Cancun rent-a-plane service operates from 7.30 am to 8 pm.
Starting Point: Cozumel International Airport
Address: Boulevard Aeropuerto Cozumel s/n, 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico. Get Directions
You will meet the concierge at the Cozumel International Airport FBO.
End Point: Cancun International Airport
Cancun – Chetumal Km 22, 77565 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico. Get Directions
Ticket Price
If you want to hire a plane from Cozumel to Cancun, it will cost you US $199 per person, and a maximum of three travelers can go on the flight.
Infants up to one year of age have free entry and must sit on their parent or guardian’s lap.
Ticket Inclusions
– Landing and facility fees
– Airport/Departure Tax
Other Air experiences in Cancun
You don’t need to hire a plane to go up in the air in Cancun. There are at least two other ways to get airborne.
Jetpack Experience in Cancun
Get ready for a power-packed water adventure and experience some thrill with a Jetpack Experience in Cancun.
This 15 minutes ride allows you to fly and splash through the water waves alone without any preliminary training.
Before this ride, you’ll be briefed by certified trainers about the jetpack’s basic operation and safety features.
Don’t worry! You can communicate with hermetic headphones throughout your flight, and the trainers will adjust your throttle. So you need not be a pro for Jetpack Experience.
Location: Jetpack Adventures Blvd
Address: Kukulcan km 13.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico. Get Directions
Jetpack Adventures Blvd is 350 meters from the Kukulkan mall and is in front of the Hacienda Sisal restaurant.
Timings: Jetpack Experience in Cancun operates from 9 am to 5 pm.
Ticket Price
The Cancun JetPack experience is available in 20 and 30 minutes flight duration. The 20 minutes session costs US $119, while the 30 minutes session is priced at US $149.
Guests must be 12 years and above to participate.
Ticket Inclusions
– Life jacket
– Helmet
– Toilets
– Showers
– Instructor
Ticket Exclusions
– The listed price does not include a USD 15 ENM fee, payable during tour check-in.
– Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
– Hotel pickup
– Hotel drop-off
Flyboard Flight in Cancun
What can be more amusing than flying in the air?
Flyboard Flight in Cancun allows you to soar in the sky and experience the adrenaline rush.
The Cancun flyboarding tour takes place in Nichupte Lagoon with the best trainers to guide you and ace moves on the water.
The best part about this tour is that no prior training is needed.
Once you buy a ticket for Flyboard Flight in Cancun, you are all set to go and have a blast.
Flyboard Flight in Cancun operates from 9 am to 5.30 pm.
Meeting Point: Jetpack Adventures Blvd
Address: Kukulcan km 13.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico. Get Directions
Ticket Price
The Cancun Flyboard Flight experience is available in 20 and 30 minutes flight duration. The 20 minutes session costs US $119, while the 30 minutes session is priced at US $149.
Guests must be 12 years and above to participate.
Ticket Inclusions
– Use of a helmet
– Life jacket
– Certified Instructor
– Activity Insurance
– On-Site Lifeguard Assistance
– Toilets
Ticket Exclusions
– Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
– Hotel pickup and drop-off
– The listed price does not include a $15 USD ENM fee, payable at the time of tour check-in
– Towel (Available to purchase)