Quick answer
To reach Isla Holbox you ride north-west from Cancun Airport to the village of Chiquilá, then take the passenger ferry across. TT & More covers the ground leg for $240 USD flat, 1 to 9 passengers. There is no road onto Holbox — every visitor arrives by ferry, and the island itself runs on golf carts rather than cars.
Cancun to Chiquilá: the numbers
Ferry times and fares are set by the ferry companies and can change — confirm a day or two before you travel. All the details in our Holbox ferry guide.
From your Cancún hotel, too
Not flying in today? We also drive from hotels and rentals in the Cancún Hotel Zone, downtown Cancún and the Riviera Maya to the Chiquilá pier — and back again when you leave Holbox. Send us your address and date on WhatsApp and we reply with the price for your vehicle.
Why this route is different
Holbox is the one destination on our list with no direct alternative. There is no ADO route that takes you to the island: the bus option is $25 to Chiquilá plus the ferry, and an airport taxi runs $300 or more. Shared shuttles generally do not serve this route at all, because the pier is well off the tourist corridor.
That makes the timing matter more than on other routes. The ferry does not run around the clock, so a late arrival at CUN can mean missing the last crossing. Send your flight number when you book and we will tell you honestly whether the connection works that day or whether an overnight in Chiquilá or Cancun is the safer plan.
What is included
Included: private vehicle for your group only, meet-and-greet at Cancun Airport arrivals, flight monitoring, luggage space, bottled water, bilingual driver and drop-off at the Chiquilá ferry pier.
Not included: the ferry ticket to Holbox, which is bought at the pier, and parking or transport on the island itself. Golf carts are the local transport on Holbox — cars stay on the mainland.
Coming back from Holbox
The return works in reverse: ferry from Holbox to Chiquilá, where your driver meets you for the ride to Cancun Airport or your hotel. Because the ferry schedule drives everything on this route, give us your flight time when booking the return and we will work the pickup backwards from it with margin built in.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Cancun Airport to Holbox?
Ride north-west to the village of Chiquilá, then take the passenger ferry to the island. There is no road bridge to Holbox. TT & More covers the ground leg from the airport to the Chiquilá pier for $240 USD flat.
How much is a transfer from Cancun Airport to Chiquilá?
$240 USD flat for 1 to 9 passengers, one way. That covers the private vehicle; the ferry ticket is bought separately at the pier.
Is the ferry ticket included?
No. The ferry to Holbox is paid at the Chiquilá pier. We drop you at the terminal so you can board the next available crossing.
What if my flight lands too late for the last ferry?
Tell us your flight number when booking and we will say plainly whether the connection works. The ferry does not run all night, so on late arrivals an overnight in Chiquilá or Cancun is sometimes the safer plan.
Can I take a car onto Holbox?
No. Cars stay on the mainland at Chiquilá and the island runs on golf carts. That is why the transfer ends at the pier.
Do you do the return from Holbox to Cancun Airport?
Yes. Take the ferry back to Chiquilá where your driver meets you. Give us your flight time and we schedule the pickup backwards from it.
How long is the drive from Cancún to Chiquilá?
About 145 km and 2 hours 10 minutes from Cancun Airport in free-flowing traffic; plan 2.5 to 3 hours. Add about 25 minutes for the ferry to Holbox.
Can you pick me up at my hotel in Cancún instead of the airport?
Yes. We drive from hotels and rentals in Cancún and the Riviera Maya to the Chiquilá pier. Send us your address and date on WhatsApp and we reply with the price for your vehicle.
When is the last ferry from Chiquilá to Holbox?
Ferries leave Chiquilá roughly every 30 minutes from about 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. If your flight lands after about 5:00 p.m., the last crossing is at risk — tell us your flight number and we will say plainly whether it works.
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