Book your private transfer from CUN to the Bahia Principe Riviera Maya complex
A private transfer from Cancun International Airport to this complex takes about 60 minutes under normal traffic, sometimes stretching closer to 70 during peak arrival hours or a busy weekend through Playa del Carmen.
Transfer rates to Bahia Principe
Lock in your flat-rate private transfer with complete peace of mind. Our pricing is per vehicle (not per passenger) and covers all airport taxes, tolls, and direct door-to-door service to your resort lobby.
| Service | Capacity | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1-3 | $145 USD | $278 USD |
| Standard | 4-7 | $151 USD | $290 USD |
| Standard | 8-10 | $157 USD | $301 USD |
| Deluxe | 1-6 | $225 USD | $432 USD |
| Sprinter | 11-13 | $225 USD | $432 USD |
| Sprinter | 14-17 | $234 USD | $449 USD |
Reserve your transfer online or send us your flight details and hotel name, and we will confirm the same day.
Transfer types
Standard
The most versatile option for traveling to the Bahia Principe complex. Since the fare is practically fixed between 1 and 10 passengers, a family of seven travels for almost the same price as a couple, ensuring a comfortable, direct, and economical transfer.
- Professional bilingual driver
- Direct airport meet-and-greet
- All taxes & airport charges included
- Complimentary water & chilled towels
- Traveler insurance for peace of mind
Deluxe
A high-end SUV with leather seats and a smooth, quiet ride. Perfect for those looking for extra space for diving gear or golf bags for the resort's course, accompanied by a welcome drink of chilled sparkling wine.
- Bilingual driver
- Meet & greet at the airport
- All taxes and airport charges included
- Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine
- Complimentary water & chilled towels
- Traveler insurance included
Group
Perfect if your group is traveling for a destination wedding or is spread across the different properties of the complex (Tulum, Akumal, Coba, or Sian Ka'an). Transport everyone in a single spacious van, significantly reducing the cost per person.
- Bilingual driver
- Meet & greet at the airport
- All taxes and airport charges included
- Complimentary water & chilled towels
- Traveler insurance for the whole group
From Cancun Airport to Bahia Principe
From the airport, the drive runs south on the Cancun-Tulum highway past Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, and the Xcaret and Xpu-Ha turnoffs before reaching the Bahia Principe entrance near Akumal. It is the same highway corridor used for Puerto Aventuras and Akumal transfers, just a bit further along. Under normal conditions the trip runs about 60 minutes; during high-season checkout and check-in windows or holiday weekend traffic through Playa del Carmen, plan for closer to 70 or 75 minutes. Your driver tracks your flight number, so a delayed landing does not change your pickup time, and the standard wait allowance covers a slow customs line without extra charge.
Once inside the gate, the complex itself is large enough that a shuttle or long walk separates some sections from the beach or from each other, which is worth knowing before you land.
Hotels we serve in the Bahia Principe complex
We provide direct, non-stop private transfers to every resort section and property within the sprawling Bahia Principe complex. Below are the primary destinations we transport guests to daily:
How to book
Reserve online with your arrival flight number, landing time, and the exact hotel name from your confirmation. We reply with driver and vehicle details before you fly, and flight tracking means you never need to call in a delay yourself. For round trips, your return pickup is scheduled at booking, and you can adjust the exact hour later at no extra cost if your departure time changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bahia Principe actually in Tulum or Coba?
No. The resort complex is near Akumal and Xpu-Ha. Explore Tulum, Explore Coba, and Explore Akumal are hotel section names within the Bahia Principe complex; they do not mean the airport transfer is going to Tulum Centro or the Coba archaeological site.
Which Bahia Principe hotel name should I put on the transfer reservation?
Use the exact section from the confirmation: Bahia Principe Explore Coba, Bahia Principe Explore Tulum, or Bahia Principe Explore Akumal. The hotels share the broader complex but have different arrival areas, so “Bahia Principe” alone is not the most useful drop-off instruction.
Do all Bahia Principe hotels use the same lobby?
No. They share the wider development and approach from Highway 307, but the airport vehicle still needs to continue to the specific hotel section. Confirming the full name in advance avoids arriving at one sister property and then relying on an internal shuttle with all of your luggage.
Should golfers or travelers with dive equipment mention it before booking?
Yes. Club bags, dive bags, and other oversized equipment can change the practical vehicle choice even for a small group. Add the equipment and suitcase count to the reservation so the ride is comfortable for the full airport transfer and not planned only around the number of seats.
