Mérida to Playa del Carmen flights
Playa del Carmen lies 267 km (166 mi) east of Mérida, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 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.
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| Mérida | Playa del Carmen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.2 million | 149,923 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | CZM, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 77710 |
Clocks in Playa del Carmen are 1 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 1 h 6 min journey lands 2 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cozumel International Airport (CZM), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,165-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cancún International Airport (CUN, 51 km), Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cozumel International Airport | CZM | 20 km (12 mi) | 10,165 ft | 15 ft |
| Cancún International Airport | CUN | 51 km (32 mi) | 11,483 ft | 22 ft |
| Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum | TQO | 79 km (49 mi) | 12,139 ft | 66 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Playa del Carmen from Mérida?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, east of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Playa del Carmen by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Playa del Carmen?
Playa del Carmen is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Cancun against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Playa del Carmen flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM); Playa del Carmen also has CUN, TQO.
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.