Chetumal to Mérida flights
Mérida lies 305 km (190 mi) north-west of Chetumal, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chetumal | Mérida | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 169,028 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Nearest large airport | CTM, 3 km out | MID, 5 km out |
Clocks in Mérida are 1 h behind Chetumal right now, so a 1 h 8 min journey lands only 8 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chetumal
Chetumal is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chetumal International Airport (CTM), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,244 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Corozal Airport (CZH, 19 km), John Greif II Airport (SPR, 76 km), Caye Caulker Airport (CUK, 92 km), Caye Chapel Airport (CYC, 97 km).
Arriving in Mérida
Mérida is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport | MID | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,499 ft | 38 ft |
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Staying in Mérida
Our booking partner lists 895 places to stay in Mérida. Of the 472 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (177), and 40 are five-star. Across 217 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 112,451 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mérida from Chetumal?
305 km (190 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chetumal.
How long does it take to get from Chetumal to Mérida by air?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chetumal and Mérida?
Mérida is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Merida against America/Cancun).
Which airports are used for Chetumal to Mérida flights?
Typically Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID).
Where can I stay in Mérida?
Our booking partner lists 895 places to stay in Mérida, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.