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TLC → CUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (Toluca) to Cancún International Airport (Cancun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for Mexico's most iconic volcanoes shortly after takeoff, followed by a stunning coastal approach over the Riviera Maya and Cozumel as you descend into Cancun.
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Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Breathtaking views of the active 'Popo' volcano and the 'Sleeping Woman' shortly after takeoff near Mexico City.
Laguna de Términos
A massive, vibrant coastal lagoon in Campeche known for its intricate ecosystem and turquoise transition zones.
Mayan Jungle
An endless emerald carpet of the Yucatan jungle, occasionally dotted with the hidden geometric shapes of ancient ruins.
Cozumel Island
A stunning view of Mexico's largest Caribbean island and its surrounding coral reef systems during the descent.
Cancun Hotel Zone
The world-famous '7' shaped sandbar with high-rise hotels nestled between the Nichupté Lagoon and the Caribbean Sea.
Sit on the right for the most iconic views of the active volcanoes early in the flight. For the best photography of the Caribbean's turquoise water, afternoon flights provide excellent lighting. During the landing pattern, this side typically offers the best view of the Cancun hotel strip and the reef.
Book Hotels in CancunNevado de Toluca
Immediate views of the extinct volcano and its crater lakes right after departing from Toluca's high-altitude airport.
Pico de Orizaba
Clear sightlines to Citlaltépetl, the highest mountain in Mexico, piercing through the cloud layer to the north.
Gulf of Mexico Transition
The dramatic drop-off from the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains down to the humid coastal plains of Veracruz.
Isla Holbox
Upon reaching the Yucatan, look for the long, thin silhouette of Holbox and its famous sandbars in the shallow green waters.
Cancun Downtown
Aerial view of the urban center of Cancun and the northern mangroves during the final approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. It provides the best perspective of Pico de Orizaba's snowy peak. During descent, you may catch a glimpse of the remote northern coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula, which is often less clouded than the interior.
Get eSIMs for Mexico
Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,337 km (831 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 47 min
Departure: TLC (19.3370990753, -99.5660018921)
Arrival: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Route Type: Domestic
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