Travelling from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport (CTM): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Mexico City's main airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport (CTM) taking off from either of these bases.
Around 2 hours 2 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport.
Chetumal is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City. Chetumal Airport is located in Chetumal, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Chetumal Airport (CTM) is the most popular route. There are 47 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Volaris at 15:10. Choose the first MEX to CTM departure operated by Volaris at 05:20 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Mexico City to CTM, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Fly without interruptions from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport (CTM) operate from here.
Pick from a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport departing from MEX. Book your seat with one of these:
The distance from central Mexico City to MEX is approximately 8 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the quickest route, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport (CTM)? Browse the fares leaving from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
Popular airlines that offer direct flights from Mexico City to CTM taking off from NLU include:
You can arrive at NLU from the centre of Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base? Before your flight from Mexico City to CTM, consider staying at Verticca Hotel.
About Chetumal Airport (CTM)
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CTM:
Getting from Chetumal Airport (CTM) to central Chetumal
Chetumal Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Chetumal. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 8 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport (CTM)
For a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport, R 307 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from R 800. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from Mexico City to CTM, reserve your journey 8 months before the departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport (CTM)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Chetumal. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
The warmest month in Chetumal is May, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Mexico City to CTM in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport in January when temperatures average between 19ºC and 28ºC.
More about Chetumal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Chetumal right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Chetumal Airport:
Museum of Mayan Culture and Santuario del Manati are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Chetumal to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Museo de la Ciudad.
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