Trip Information
Pick-up
Your driver will meet you at your address in Playa del Carmen.
- Door-to-door service
- Help with your luggage
Trip
You’ll travel in comfort for 1 h 40 min.
- Optional sight-seeing
- Clean, comfortable car
- Professional driver
- Bottled water
- Child seats
- Prepared for handicapped
- Smoke-free
- Pet friendly
Drop-off
Your driver will drop you off at your address in Tulum airport.
- Door-to-door service
- Help with your luggage
- 105 km
- 1 h 40 min
Overview: transportation from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport
The drive from Playa del Carmen to the Tulum Airport traverses a distance of 65 miles (105 km) in around 1 hour and 40 minutes. With a Daytrip private car transfer, you can add fun sightseeing stops to your ride to catch any last Mexican sights you might have missed out on.
Consider visiting Cenote Chaak Tun, an incredible underground cenote encircled by ancient rock formations, where sunlight pours down through a natural skylight to the water below and onto a small island dotted with trees. Visitors can take a dip into the smaller above-ground cenotes and then take a guided tour of the subterranean marvel.
About Tulum Airport
After you make your way from Playa del Carmen to the Tulum Airport, you will get to enjoy Mexico’s newest airport, completed in late 2023. Since the first flights in December, the Tulum airport has boomed in popularity for international travelers. The airport offers a range of direct flights between major airports in the US in particular, with nonstop services between cities like Charlotte, Miami, and Dallas.
The airport features a unique, sleek design with distinctive Mayan touches such as traditional art and jungle motifs. Travelers can look forward to lots of natural light, private nursing rooms, and limited free Wi-Fi access.
From Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport: travel tips
On your Playa del Carmen to the Tulum Airport transfer, there are a few things that can help you to have the most convenient and enjoyable journey possible.
Consider sightseeing stops
If you choose a private driving transfer with Daytrip, you will have the exciting opportunity to add sightseeing stops to your airport transfer. This is a great chance to round out your tour of Mexico with one last adventure, while still enjoying swift transportation to the airport ahead of your departure.
Your friendly professional driver will work with you to customize your itinerary, building a travel day that is as fun as it is efficient. They will work with you to determine the best departure time for your transfer to ensure you make your flight with any sightseeing additions.
Be prepared for an airport-in-progress
While the Tulum airport boasts an innovative design and a range of great flight connections, it is still a fairly new facility and some of the amenities for travelers are still in development. While your favorite name-brand fast foods are on their way to Tulum airport, for now, there are only a few options for travel snacks.
While there aren’t yet many eateries open for substantial meals, there are smaller coffee stands open and a convenience-store-style market in the duty-free area selling sandwiches and snack foods.
Travelers may be best off packing snacks or their own small meals (especially for kids or picky eaters) to fill any gaps in what’s available during your visit.
Take advantage of duty-free
While the food options are still a work in progress, the duty-free shopping at Tulum is up and running. This is a great chance to pick up last-minute souvenirs like gourmet chocolate and coffee, and even some Mexican flavors of your favorite candy and snack food brands.
How to get from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport
There are a few different transportation options for your trip from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport, which will be broken down in order of convenience.
Private transfer from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport
The best option for many travelers is a private driving transfer from Playa del Carmen to the Tulum Airport. This option gives you seamless door-to-door transportation in 1 hour and 40 minutes, either directly to the airport or with added sightseeing adventures on the way.
You gain the peace of mind that comes with Daytrip’s 100% satisfaction guarantee. Flexible bookings mean you’ll have complete control over your itinerary. This comfortable, convenient transfer service starts at just $27 a seat. You will be paired with a friendly, professional driver eager to give you the best travel experience possible. From help with your luggage on either end of the journey to local insight into the area, your Daytrip driver will be there to elevate your transfer and close out your Mexican adventure with superb service.
Bus from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport
The bus from Playa del Carmen to Tulum city center takes about 2 hours, and from there you’ll need to transfer to either a taxi or an on-demand shuttle to Tulum Airport as it is not yet possible to take a direct bus journey from Playa del Carmen. The bus only costs around $2-3, but keep in mind that the 30-minute ride with a taxi or private shuttle may greatly increase the cost of this trip.
Shuttle from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport
The shuttle services from Playa del Carmen will get you as far as Pino Suarez. From there, you will need to find transportation for the final 11-minute journey to the airport (either with another on-demand shuttle or a taxi). Tickets for the shuttle journey cost on average $4-9, and the taxi ride to the airport will be an additional cost even if it is only a short distance to the airport.
Things to do when you get to Tulum Airport?
After you complete your Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport transfer, you can look forward to the sun-soaked terminal designs and Mayan art awaiting you in the airport. While dining options are limited as the airport has only recently opened, there are some prepared food stands and coffee stalls. The airport also features a unique tequila cocktail bar, for those who want to close out their journey in Mexico with some local flair.
The airport also offers two padded play areas for children on either side of the terminal. The airport’s heavily jungle-inspired design with wood and greenery elements makes it a calming place to wait for your departure.
Questions & Answers about Traveling from Playa del Carmen to Tulum airport
Visit these sights on the way
Cenote Chaak Tun
Sunlight and trees pour into a small hole in the heart of this stunning underground cenote ornamented by beautiful cave formations. Light in the Dark
Chikin Ha
Three beautiful cenotes allow visitors to swim in and under the lush tropical forest, and partake in a Mayan ritual. Tres Treats
Aktun Chen
This eco-park offers one of the best cave walks in the world, a subterranean swimming hole, and jungle ziplines. Earth, Wind, and Water
Two Eyes Cenote
These pools of impossibly clear water are the gateway to one of the world’s longest underwater cave systems. A Diver's Delight
Coba
The largest network of Mayan highways radiates out from the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan located in the heart of this ancient city. The High Road
Vehicle options for this trip
The Daytrip driver advantage
Local knowledge about the route from Playa del Carmen to Tulum airport
Including available sights:English speaking*
All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.
Safety first!
We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.
World-class customer support
- Available 24/7
- Close relationship with drivers
- Experts on the route from Playa del Carmen to Tulum airport
Flexible cancellation policy
- Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
- Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!
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Tips
Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).
Luggage
- Big luggage
- 29x21x11 inches
- 74x53x28 cm
- Small luggage
- 22x14x9 inches
- 56x36x23 cm
Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
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