Your driver will meet you at your address in Playa del Carmen.
Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage
Trip
You’ll travel in comfort for 1 h 30 min.
Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly
Drop-off
Your driver will drop you off at your address in Tulum airport.
Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage
In total
105 km1 h 30 min
Questions & Answers about Traveling from Playa del Carmen to Tulum airport
Is there a bus from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport?
There is a bus from Playa del Carmen that will get you as far as the city center of Tulum, but from there you’ll need a taxi or shuttle to the airport (about 30 minutes away.)
Does the Tulum Airport have Wifi?
The new Tulum Airport does have wifi services available for use, as well as phone charging stations.
How much is a ride from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport?
A private car service from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport costs just $27 per person.
What is the fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport?
The fastest way to get from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport is by private car transfer with Daytrip. By car, you'll cover the distance of 65 miles in only 1 hour 40 minutes.
Does Tulum Airport have children’s play areas?
The new Tulum Airport does have two soft-padded children’s play areas located at either end of the terminal.
How do you get from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport?
You can get from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport by car, bus, or shuttle. The best option for a balance of value and comfort is the Daytrip private car transfer service.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.
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Overview: transportation from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport
The drive from Playa del Carmen to the Tulum Airport traverses a distance of 65 miles (105 km) in around 1 hour and 40 minutes. With a Daytrip private car transfer, you can add fun sightseeing stops to your ride to catch any last Mexican sights you might have missed out on.
Consider visiting Cenote Chaak Tun, an incredible underground cenote encircled by ancient rock formations, where sunlight pours down through a natural skylight to the water below and onto a small island dotted with trees. Visitors can take a dip into the smaller above-ground cenotes and then take a guided tour of the subterranean marvel.
Or, visit Chikin Ha, an ecological park where you'll find three cenotes that were significant to the Mayan culture and tradition. The area has opportunities for swimming, diving, and jungle trekking, and visitors can even participate in a replication of a traditional Mayan ritual within the cave systems.
About Tulum Airport
After you make your way from Playa del Carmen to the Tulum Airport, you will get to enjoy Mexico’s newest airport, completed in late 2023. Since the first flights in December, the Tulum airport has boomed in popularity for international travelers. The airport offers a range of direct flights between major airports in the US in particular, with nonstop services between cities like Charlotte, Miami, and Dallas.
The airport features a unique, sleek design with distinctive Mayan touches such as traditional art and jungle motifs. Travelers can look forward to lots of natural light, private nursing rooms, and limited free Wi-Fi access.
From Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport: travel tips
On your Playa del Carmen to the Tulum Airport transfer, there are a few things that can help you to have the most convenient and enjoyable journey possible.
Consider sightseeing stops
If you choose a private driving transfer with Daytrip, you will have the exciting opportunity to add sightseeing stops to your airport transfer. This is a great chance to round out your tour of Mexico with one last adventure, while still enjoying swift transportation to the airport ahead of your departure.
Your friendly professional driver will work with you to customize your itinerary, building a travel day that is as fun as it is efficient. They will work with you to determine the best departure time for your transfer to ensure you make your flight with any sightseeing additions.
Be prepared for an airport-in-progress
While the Tulum airport boasts an innovative design and a range of great flight connections, it is still a fairly new facility and some of the amenities for travelers are still in development. While your favorite name-brand fast foods are on their way to Tulum airport, for now, there are only a few options for travel snacks.
While there aren’t yet many eateries open for substantial meals, there are smaller coffee stands open and a convenience-store-style market in the duty-free area selling sandwiches and snack foods.
Travelers may be best off packing snacks or their own small meals (especially for kids or picky eaters) to fill any gaps in what’s available during your visit.
Take advantage of duty-free
While the food options are still a work in progress, the duty-free shopping at Tulum is up and running. This is a great chance to pick up last-minute souvenirs like gourmet chocolate and coffee, and even some Mexican flavors of your favorite candy and snack food brands.
How to get from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport
There are a few different transportation options for your trip from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport, which will be broken down in order of convenience.
Private transfer from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport
The best option for many travelers is a private driving transfer from Playa del Carmen to the Tulum Airport. This option gives you seamless door-to-door transportation in 1 hour and 40 minutes, either directly to the airport or with added sightseeing adventures on the way.
You gain the peace of mind that comes with Daytrip’s 100% satisfaction guarantee. Flexible bookings mean you’ll have complete control over your itinerary. This comfortable, convenient transfer service starts at just $27 a seat. You will be paired with a friendly, professional driver eager to give you the best travel experience possible. From help with your luggage on either end of the journey to local insight into the area, your Daytrip driver will be there to elevate your transfer and close out your Mexican adventure with superb service.
Bus from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport
The bus from Playa del Carmen to Tulum city center takes about 2 hours, and from there you’ll need to transfer to either a taxi or an on-demand shuttle to Tulum Airport as it is not yet possible to take a direct bus journey from Playa del Carmen. The bus only costs around $2-3, but keep in mind that the 30-minute ride with a taxi or private shuttle may greatly increase the cost of this trip.
Shuttle from Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport
The shuttle services from Playa del Carmen will get you as far as Pino Suarez. From there, you will need to find transportation for the final 11-minute journey to the airport (either with another on-demand shuttle or a taxi). Tickets for the shuttle journey cost on average $4-9, and the taxi ride to the airport will be an additional cost even if it is only a short distance to the airport.
Things to do when you get to Tulum Airport?
After you complete your Playa del Carmen to Tulum Airport transfer, you can look forward to the sun-soaked terminal designs and Mayan art awaiting you in the airport. While dining options are limited as the airport has only recently opened, there are some prepared food stands and coffee stalls. The airport also features a unique tequila cocktail bar, for those who want to close out their journey in Mexico with some local flair.
The airport also offers two padded play areas for children on either side of the terminal. The airport’s heavily jungle-inspired design with wood and greenery elements makes it a calming place to wait for your departure.
Visit these sights on the way
Cenote Chaak Tun
Sunlight and trees pour into a small hole in the heart of this stunning underground cenote ornamented by beautiful cave formations. Light in the Dark
Chikin Ha
Three beautiful cenotes allow visitors to swim in and under the lush tropical forest, and partake in a Mayan ritual. Tres Treats
Aktun Chen
This eco-park offers one of the best cave walks in the world, a subterranean swimming hole, and jungle ziplines. Earth, Wind, and Water
Two Eyes Cenote
These pools of impossibly clear water are the gateway to one of the world’s longest underwater cave systems. A Diver's Delight
Coba
The largest network of Mayan highways radiates out from the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan located in the heart of this ancient city. The High Road
Good to know
Children
If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!
Pets
Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.
Tips
Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).
Luggage
Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm
Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm
Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.
Payment methods
Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!
Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Yes! A return trip will take you back to your city of origin in the same size car in which you arrived. Return trips can be booked for the any day. You can also add customized sightseeing stops separately for each trip! Don’t worry if you don’t know your exact address at the time of booking - you’ll have the opportunity to update us closer to your travel date. Make sure to select “Return” when you start the booking process, then choose the dates and times of your departures.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on-screen. Select “One Way” or “Return” to change the type of trip you need. It’s a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!
Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
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“We were extremely satisfied with the quality of service we received from Day Trip. We had two Day Trip rides on August 31 from Athens to Lefkada and September 7 from Lefkada back to Athens. Both trips included stops at scenic sites in Greece. Both drivers were excellent and accommodating. However, we’d especially like to recognize Panos Peppas, who was our driver from Lefkada to Athens. Panos was incredibly nice & pleasant and delivered outstanding customer service, which included handling all of luggage, providing us with cold waters throughout the trip, providing us protein bars, providing us with printed materials on the Corinth Canal (one of scenic stops), looking up and providing us with terminal & gate info for our flight back home and providing us with a recipe for tzatziki.”
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“We absolutely love this company and have used it many times over the years to get from A to B without the hassle of hiring a car ourselves. Excellent drivers every time. Efficient and professional. It’s worth every penny and we can honestly recommend Day Trip to everyone. It’s 5 star rating is well deserved.”
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“Gonzalo from daytrip was our driver and he was absolutely amazing. He went over and beyond trying to locate us as our service wasn't so good on our phones. He patiently awaited our arrival to the lobby so he could take us from Tulum Dreams Resort to our other hotel in cancun an hour and a half away near the airport prior to our departure flight home. He was polite, respectful and kind. Made sure we were comfortable during our long ride. Fast and to the point. I recommend this company as finding a one way ride from Tulum to Cancun isn't easy or cheap and this company provides a great service for a great price. I will definitely be using them again whenever I'm in the Cancun/Tulum area. Thank you DayTrip and Gonzola.”
“We were picked up by Marianna to drive us from Heraklion to Chania. The weather was terrible & due to this Marianna arrived a few minutes late. She contacted me to advise of this. Marianna lives in Chana and she made our trip very interesting by informing us of local things to do and see in Chania. Marianna is a safe driver and we all felt comfortable with the speed she drove at and how good her driving was in heavy rain. She is a lovely person with fluent English. We highly recommend Daytrips and if you are in Heraklion or Chania please make sure you ask for Marianna.”
“Used the service to go from Luxor to Hurghada, Egypt. Ahmed H was our driver and he was perfect. The car was new, clean, he had water and snacks for us, and accommodated our stops. Great service from him and would recommend it.”
“Used Daytrip for two rides in Mexico, which were both great. So comfortable, and we arrived at each of our destinations at a great time. Both were incredible drivers, and we felt so safe. One of our drivers, Miguel, also played the best music! Will definitely use Daytrip on our next trip to Mexico.”
“We did not know what to expect with this trip and booked from Australia. We were initially looking for an easy way to travel from Granada to Malaga. We decided not to waste the opportunity to see something additional on our way. Miguel certainly exceeded our expectations. His English was excellent (unfortunately we speak very little Spanish), and he was very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the regions as we passed through and also discussing some of the local ways. Miguel took us to Antequera as planned and ensured we were able to easily get our tickets to the attractions without any sense of rushing us. We were picked up and dropped off punctually and really enjoyed our trip. Hopefully we will return to Spain and we can use this service again sometime.”
“We used the service twice while in Thailand. Extremely prompt and efficient customer service. Best rate being offered in Chiang Mai for the travels. Polite, punctual, professional and English speaking drivers. Clean, comfortable vehicles. Being a regular visitor to Thailand, this was hands down the best service. Most pleased with the company. I hope it sustains the excellence of service that was rendered to us.”
