Tulum Airport Information: New Airport Open for Business

Post by Kelly McLaughlin September 18, 2024.

Tulum Airport facts:

• The Tulum International Airport opened December 1, 2023
• Official name of Tulum Airport: Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport
• Tulum International Airport code is TQO
• The Tulum Airport is located 40 km (25 miles) south of Tulum
• One terminal with 13 gates capable of welcoming 5.5 million visitors annually

So, what’s the deal with the new Tulum Airport? Should I fly into Tulum or Cancun? How do I get to my hotel from the Tulum Airport? So many questions, so much excitement about this new option to access the Riviera Maya, Tulum, and southern destinations like Majahual and Bacalar.

Tulum Airport Opens Up a World of Magic in the Mexican Caribbean

The beach town of Tulum, Mexico has long been a “secret” paradise and is now one of the most popular destinations in the world for lovers of sun, sand and sea. Celebrity visitors have made Tulum “The Chic Place to Be” with exclusive boutique hotels and accommodations on the beach and in the lush jungle. Striking natural beauty, ancient history and rich culture await in the southern end of the Mexican Caribbean.

Until now, getting to Tulum meant flying into the Cancun International Airport before traveling the 120 kms (75 miles) south along the 307 highway. The travel time from Cancun Airport to Tulum is about two hours, depending on the specific location of your resort or hotel. Flying to Cancun Airport to get to Tulum is still a great option but travelers now have another airport choice.

The new Tulum airport gives visitors an option to land further south and skip the ground travel time from the Cancun Airport. The new Tulum Airport also means lower wait times for luggage, customs and immigration than in the much busier Cancun Airport.

Should I fly into Cancun Airport or Tulum Airport?

The location of the new Tulum Airport makes it a convenient choice for travelers visiting destinations south of Playa del Carmen. If you are traveling north of Playa del Carmen to destinations like Puerto Morelos or Isla Mujeres, the Cancun International Airport is still the better option.

Distance from the Tulum Airport to popular destinations in the Riviera Maya:

• The Tulum International Airport launched services December 1, 2023
• Official name of Tulum Airport: Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport
• Tulum International Airport code is TQO
• The Tulum Airport is located 40 km (25 miles) south of Tulum
• One terminal with 13 gates designed to welcome up to 5.5 million visitors annually

Travel Distances from Tulum Airport to Destinations in the Riviera Maya

• Tulum Airport to Tulum Pueblo - 42 kms/26 miles approximately 45 minutes
• Tulum Airport to Tulum Hotel Zone - 47 kms/29 miles approximately 1 hour
• Tulum Airport to Akumal - 68 kms/42 miles approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
• Tulum Airport to Puerto Aventuras - 82 kms/50 miles approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
• Tulum Airport To Playa del Carmen - 104 kms/65 miles approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
• Tulum Airport to Puerto Morelos - 137 kms/85 miles approximately 2 hours

How to get to your resort from the Tulum Airport: Transportation options

Getting to your resort from the Tulum Airport is possible via the ADO bus, with a car rental or with private transfers. The best option is to reserve private Tulum Airport transportation with a guaranteed service that will get you straight to your accommodations. This is the most efficient, easiest and least stressful way to get to your hotel from the Tulum Airport.

• There are no rideshare apps like Lyft or Uber in the Tulum Airport.
• You cannot hail a taxi at the Tulum Airport

Riviera Maya Tulum Airport private transportation rates by destination for 1-8 people:

NEW Tulum Airport transfer prices with Happy Shuttle Cancun:

One-way transportation to Tulum Pueblo - $156 USD
Round-trip transportation to Tulum Pueblo - $308 USD

One-way transportation to Tulum - $219 USD
Round-trip transportation to Tulum - $433 USD

One-way transportation to Akumal - $172 USD
Round-trip transportation to Akumal - $339 USD

One-way transportation to Puerto Aventuras - $196 USD
Round-trip transportation to Puerto Aventuras - $386 USD

One-way transportation to Playa del Carmen - $242 USD
Round-trip transportation to Playa del Carmen - $480 USD

One-way transportation to Puerto Morelos - $274 USD
Round-trip transportation to Puerto Morelos - $543 USD

Happy Shuttle Cancun now has service at the Tulum Airport! With 20 years of experience getting around in the Riviera Maya from the Cancun Airport, we are excited to bring our expertise to the south. Our certified, licensed and insured drivers are all bilingual and dedicated to providing the best service with warm and welcoming Mexican hospitality.

Arrive at the Tulum Airport with pre-paid, private transportation to your resort or accommodations for a stress-free welcome to the Mexican Caribbean. No hidden fees, no extra charges or stops, just guaranteed Tulum Airport shuttles to your hotel, book now with Happy Shuttle Cancun!