Playa del Carmen to Mérida flights
Mérida lies 267 km (166 mi) west of Playa del Carmen, -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.
| Playa del Carmen | Mérida | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 149,923 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Nearest large airport | CZM, 20 km out | MID, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 77710 | 21920–97203 |
Clocks in Mérida are 1 h behind Playa del Carmen right now, so a 1 h 6 min journey lands only 6 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
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 Playa del Carmen?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, west of Playa del Carmen.
How long does it take to get from Playa del Carmen to Mérida 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 Playa del Carmen and Mérida?
Mérida is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Merida against America/Cancun).
Which airports are used for Playa del Carmen to Mérida flights?
Typically Cozumel International Airport (CZM) 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.