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CZM Cozumel International Airport

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Cozumel International Airport (CZM) serves Playa del Carmen, about 20 km southeast of Playa del Carmen. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACZM
ICAOMMCZ
ServesPlaya del Carmen
From centre20 km
Non-stop9
Airlines12
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Elevation5 m

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The airport in numbers

Cozumel International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Cozumel International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 677,503 passengers in 2023.

Passengers / year
677,503
as of 2023
Elevation
5 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste
Passengers per year, 2000–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Cozumel International Airport to Playa del Carmen

The airport is about 20 km southeast of Playa del Carmen, about 42 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Buy a taxi ticket in advance from an 'taxi autorizado' desk inside the terminal. Don't take a taxi outside. Uber/DiDi are legal in most cities (not always allowed to pick up at MEX). Estimated fare to the centre: $288–$457.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~29 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~42 min$288–$457
Private transfer~42 minfixed upfront
Car rental~42 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From CZM to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Tulum66 km69 min$876–$1391
Cancún73 km77 min$965–$1532
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Cozumel International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$288–$457 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Cozumel ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Cozumel International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 9 destinations, operated by 12 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: US Airways · American Airlines · Air France · AeroMéxico · Delta Air Lines · Frontier Airlines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · United Airlines · Mongolian International Air Lines · Virgin Australia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Cozumel International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Cozumel International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Cozumel shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Cozumel International Airport to the centre of Playa del Carmen?
No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi. The airport is about 20 km southeast of Playa del Carmen, about 42 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Cozumel International Airport to Playa del Carmen?
Roughly $288–$457 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Cozumel International Airport?
Buy a taxi ticket in advance from an 'taxi autorizado' desk inside the terminal. Don't take a taxi outside. Uber/DiDi are legal in most cities (not always allowed to pick up at MEX).
What's the cheapest way from Cozumel International Airport to Playa del Carmen?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi.
Can I get from Cozumel International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Cozumel International Airport?
About 9 destinations, including Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Charlotte, Miami. 12 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Cozumel International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Cozumel International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Cozumel International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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