Top Three Tulum Airport Advantages: Benefits for Riviera Maya Travelers

The Tulum Airport location reduces travel time to the destinations in the southern end of the Riviera Maya
Smaller airport means less time waiting at immigration, customs and baggage
Opens a new gateway to destinations in the Costa Maya and Yucatan

The new Tulum Airport is open and welcoming travelers from around the world. This long-awaited alternative to the Cancun Airport offers distinct advantages for travelers looking for the best way to get to Tulum and the Riviera Maya.

Just the Facts: Tulum Airport Info Basics

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 Pueblo (Town): 42 km (26 miles), approximately 45 minutes
Tulum Beach Hotel Zone: 47 km (29 miles), approximately 1 hour
Akumal Bay: 68 km (42 miles), approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Puerto Aventuras: 82 km (50 miles), approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
Playa del Carmen: 104 km (65 miles), approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
Puerto Morelos: 137 km (85 miles), approximately 2 hours

The southern location of the new Tulum Airport means significantly reduced travel time to your favorite Riviera Maya vacation destinations. With road times of up to two hours from the Cancun Airport being reduced to about 45 minutes, the Tulum Airport offers a huge advantage!

Should you fly into the new Tulum Airport? That all depends on the location of your Riviera Maya resort, Tulum Airport is definitely a good alternative for destinations south of Playa del Carmen. Visitors to Puerto Morelos, Cancun and Isla Mujeres are still best served by the Cancun Airport.

Small airport, big service advantage: Tulum Airport efficient arrivals

The Tulum Airport has 13 gates to receive flights from many major airlines. The small size in comparison to the Cancun Airport means a much faster arrival process. Travelers arrive at and move through baggage claim, Mexican Immigration, and Customs at the Tulum Airport quickly and efficiently in an optimized arrival process that flows with the latest technology. You’ll easily find your Tulum Airport transportation waiting to whisk you away to your paradise escape.

Discover new destinations in the Riviera Maya, Costa Maya and Yucatan Peninsula

How do you get to Mahahual? Have you heard of Bacalar and its Lagoon of Seven Colors? Do you dream of exploring hidden Mayan ruins, remote beaches and jungle hideaways? The new Tulum Airport opens up a whole new world for travelers seeking something different. The southern end of the Riviera Maya, Sian Kaan, Punta Allen, these exclusive destinations were just out of reach for many travelers due to the long travel time from Cancun Airport but now the convenience of the new airport is a huge advantage for adventure lovers.

What is the best way to get from the Tulum Airport to your hotel? Happy Shuttle Tulum

For more than two decades, Happy Shuttle Tulum has been welcoming travelers to the Cancun Airport with the best private transportation in town. We are now offering private transportation services from the Tulum Airport with the huge advantage of our years of experience, expertise, and professionalism. Same great service, new destinations and the convenience of pre-paid, guaranteed Tulum Airport transfers. Get Happy. Get Happy Shuttle Tulum.

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Independent Feedback based on 22 verified reviews

Sheila 12 days ago

Tulum Airport Transportation to Boca Paila

Great Transportation company!!!! Our driver on time, friendly and also spoke English which made it easy to communicate. So happy we chose this transportation company.

"Avoid! There are better, more reliable transfers!"

Trusted Customer17 days ago

Tulum Airport Transportation to Akumal

What a terrible experience, I do not recommend Happy Shuttle, use a different service! I paid $299 for private, round-trip pickup and return from Tulum airport to Secrets Akumal. We only experienced the trip from the airport to the resort (the van was extremely run-down, had a terrible odor that seemed to be masked by incense of some sort, and the driver was sneezing and coughing for the entire hour-long drive). He obviously was not feeling well, but it was irresponsible to still show up, at least not wearing a mask. For our return trip, about ten minutes before we were due to be picked up from the resort, I received a phone call from customer support. They said that our driver told them that he would be about 10 to 15 minutes late; however, the customer support agent went on to tell me that she Google-mapped the driver's location and said it actually looked like he was an hour away due to traffic! I was shocked but also thankful for her transparency about the driver lying about his ETA. However, we had a flight to catch, I asked was there anything else they could do. But there was not. I ended up having Secrets call a Taxi that arrived in 5 minutes, paid $220 dollars ($175 + 10% since I used my AMEX, plus a tip) to get to the airport in time. Happy Shuttle did not even offer a refund for only providing half of the service I paid for. AVOID. I should have listened to the other reviews.

"Wonderful service."

Jerry1 month ago

Tulum Airport Transportation to Allegro Playacar Resort Playa Del Carmen

Easy , clean and comfortable way to start a vacation.

"Super service from Super Mario"

Trusted Customer2 months ago

Tulum Airport Transportation to Akumal

The drivers were very nice and professional. Especially super Mario

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