Flying from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Chetumal Airport (CTM): what you need to know
Leave enough time to catch your TIJ to CTM flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Handy information about Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Of all flights leaving Tijuana Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
To get to Tijuana Airport from central Tijuana, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near TIJ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tijuana Airport to Chetumal Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Chetumal Airport (CTM)
If you're arriving on a late Tijuana Airport to Chetumal Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CTM:
Grab a Chetumal Airport rental car and explore Chetumal and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Europcar and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Chetumal Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chetumal Airport (CTM) to central Chetumal
From Chetumal Airport, Chetumal is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chetumal Airport (CTM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tijuana Airport to Chetumal Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Chetumal in March.
Book your flight from Tijuana Airport to Chetumal Airport for May if you want to visit Chetumal during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TIJ to CTM in January. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chetumal. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Mexico, consider Cancun, about 338 kilometres north-east of Chetumal. Chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Hotel Zone are highlights.