Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport

Tulum's airport uses the IATA code TQO and the ICAO code MMTL. TQO is the code on boarding passes, baggage tags and flight-search sites. Its official name is Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport, but airlines and travelers usually call it Tulum. Cancún (CUN) is a different airport about 125 km to the north, so check the code on your ticket before planning how you will leave the airport.

Yes. Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport is the official name of Tulum International Airport, code TQO. It honors a former governor of Yucatán and shares its name with the town and municipality of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, where the airport land lies. The town itself is farther south, so if your ticket says TQO, you are landing at the airport near Tulum.

Tulum International Airport is about 20 km southwest of Tulum town, beside Federal Highway 307. The drive into town usually takes about 30 minutes. The Tulum Hotel Zone along the beach road is farther, and traffic on that narrow road can add time in the afternoon and evening, so allow longer if you are staying by the beach.

Tulum International Airport opened on December 1, 2023. Construction started in 2022 on a site of about 1,200 hectares at Chunyaxché, beside Highway 307 south of Tulum, and the terminal is designed for about 5.5 million passengers a year. It is one of the newest airports in Mexico and is run by Grupo Mundo Maya, a state-owned company.

Tulum airport has one passenger terminal for all domestic and international flights, so there is no terminal to choose. Arrivals and baggage claim are on the ground floor, and check-in, security and the 13 gates are upstairs. A separate executive aviation terminal handles private flights. Because there is one building, anyone meeting you only needs your flight number.

American, Delta and United fly to Tulum from Dallas/Fort Worth, Atlanta and Houston, with seasonal flights from Miami and Newark. Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet return for the winter from late October 2026 with flights from Montréal, Toronto, Québec City and Calgary. Viva Aerobus and Mexicana fly from Mexico City–Felipe Ángeles, and Viva also from Monterrey. Aeroméxico ended its flights in September 2026.

Yes, in the winter season. Air Canada, Air Transat and WestJet resume flights to Tulum from October 24, 2026, through March 2027, from Montréal, Toronto, Québec City and Calgary. Outside that season, travelers from Canada usually connect through a US or Mexican hub or fly to Cancún instead. Schedules change from year to year, so check with the airline when you book.

Fly into Tulum (TQO) if you are staying in Tulum, Akumal or farther south toward Bacalar and a flight suits you, because the airport is much closer. Cancún (CUN) has many more airlines and nonstop routes and is closer to Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos. Compare the total trip, flight plus ground time, for your dates before you book.

Most travelers take a pre-booked transfer or an airport taxi, which go door to door to hotels on the beach road. ADO buses and the Tren Maya stop at stations in Tulum town, so you would need a taxi from there to the beach. Give your driver the hotel's exact name and kilometer marker, because many properties share similar names.

Yes. Tulum Aeropuerto station on the Tren Maya stands next to the terminal. Trains run to Tulum station and north toward Playa del Carmen and Cancún Airport, and south toward Bacalar and Chetumal. Services are few and timed for intercity routes rather than flight arrivals, and Tulum station is outside the town center, so check the timetable before you rely on it.

Yes. ADO coaches link the airport with the ADO terminal in Tulum town several times a day, with tickets sold at a desk in the arrivals area and on the ADO website. The bus does not stop at hotels or rentals, so you need a taxi from the station to your address, especially if you are staying in Aldea Zamá or the Hotel Zone.

Do not plan on it. Ride-hailing apps are legal in Quintana Roo, but in practice they are hard to use around Tulum because local taxi unions control pickups, and the airport has its own authorized taxis. Arrange a transfer before you land or use the taxi booths in arrivals, where fares are fixed and quoted before you get in.

A common guideline is to arrive at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight. Tulum has one compact terminal, but security and check-in lines build up when several US and Canadian flights leave close together in winter. Allow for the drive from the Hotel Zone, and follow your airline's own recommendation first.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.