Cancún, Quintana Roo — The expansion of Cancún International Airport’s Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 is approximately 75-80% complete, with workers indicating the facilities could open by summer 2026 to handle increased travel demand for the FIFA World Cup.
Although the Southeast Airport Group (ASUR), which operates the airport, has not officially confirmed a completion date, construction personnel involved in the projects report rapid progress. The airport director, Carlos Trueba, stated last March that the work was part of ASUR’s five-year plan and was on schedule for completion in the second half of 2026.
The expansion aims to boost the airport’s operational capacity by activating all terminals. Terminal 1, which has been inactive for two years, is undergoing comprehensive remodeling and expansion for both private and commercial operations, though specific airline assignments have not yet been determined.
Terminal 4 is also seeing significant progress, with nearly finished areas that include additional boarding gates and a new connecting taxiway. The projects incorporate new boarding gates and taxiways designed to improve passenger flow and expand operational capacity.
Despite a slight contraction in passenger numbers due to external factors, projections indicate not only a recovery in traveler volume but also increased capacity, particularly in anticipation of additional flights for the international sporting event.
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