How Early to Arrive at Tulum Airport
Recommended arrival times for domestic and international flights at Tulum Airport and check-in cutoff times.
Besides time at the terminal, factor in the trip: the airport is about 30 minutes from Tulum and more than an hour from Playa del Carmen.
| Flight type | Arrive at the airport | Typical check-in cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2 hours before | 45 to 60 minutes before departure |
| International | 3 hours before | 60 minutes before departure |
Tips
- Check in online and download your boarding pass.
- If you are checking bags, arrive earlier in high season.
- Each airline sets its own cutoff; check your confirmation.
- Go through the security checkpoint as soon as you check in.
If you are traveling by Tren Maya or bus, check schedules in advance and allow for possible delays. See getting there.
More information for your trip
- Buying tickets
- Airport fee (TUA)
- Customs and immigration
- Traveling with minors
- Traveling with pets
- Security checkpoint
- Baggage
- Lost and found
- The terminal
- Airport map
- Restaurants
- Shops
- VIP lounges
- Wi-Fi
- Currency exchange
- Banks and ATMs
- Accessibility
- Medical services
- Phone directory
- Private aviation
- Getting downtown
- Parking
- Car rental
- Nearby hotels