Felipe Carrillo Puerto International (TQO) opened in December 2023 about 26 km southwest of Tulum, in Quintana Roo. It's the closest airport to the Tulum ruins, Sian Ka'an reserve, and the southern Riviera Maya. Mexicana de Aviación, Viva Aerobus, Aeromexico, and several US carriers including American, United, JetBlue, and Delta now run scheduled service.
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Airlines flying from Tulum (TQO)
Major carriers: Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways.
Low-cost carriers: Viva Aerobus, Volaris, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Tulum Airport open?
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International (TQO) opened in December 2023 to serve the Tulum and southern Riviera Maya region. It complements Cancún (CUN), which had previously been the main gateway requiring a 2-hour drive south. TQO is much closer to Tulum proper.
How far is TQO from central Tulum?
Tulum Airport is about 26 km southwest of Tulum town and the beach zone. Authorised taxis and shuttles take 30-40 minutes. The new highway link reduces travel time compared to the previous Cancún transfer, which ran 2 hours.
Should I fly to Tulum (TQO) or Cancún (CUN)?
TQO is much closer to Tulum and Bacalar but has fewer routes and higher fares than CUN. Cancún offers more frequencies and often saves 30-50% on the ticket, but adds 2 hours of ground transfer. Flightmussy compares both in one search.
Which US airlines fly to Tulum?
American (DFW), United (IAH), Delta (ATL), JetBlue (JFK and BOS), Spirit, and Frontier all serve TQO. Schedules built up rapidly through 2024. Flightmussy's heatmap surfaces seasonal patterns including the typical winter peak from late November through March.
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