Travelling from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport (TGZ) to Merida Airport (MID): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport to Merida Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Tuxtla Gutierrez and Merida share the same timezone, UTC-6.
Each week, there are three Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport to Merida Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, opt for the 17:45 VivaAerobus flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:35 with VivaAerobus.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your TGZ to MID flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Merida (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a snap with Viva Aerobus. This popular carrier has direct flights from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport to Merida Airport.
Viva Aerobus is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Viva Aerobus is the most punctual carrier offering TGZ to MID flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport (TGZ) to Merida Airport (MID)
ج.م. 2,778 is the lowest price for a one-way Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport to Merida Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 5,728. These fares can change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from TGZ to MID by booking at least four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport to Merida Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport (TGZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport, 75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport from central Tuxtla Gutierrez, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport to Merida Airport, check out Hotel Aeropuerto Tuxtla Gutierrez Ernesto Garcia. It's a short drive from TGZ.
Arriving at Merida Airport (MID)
Reserve a hotel near MID if you're taking a late Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport to Merida Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Merida Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or INFINITY RENT and experience the lesser-explored corners of Merida and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Merida Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Merida Airport (MID) to central Merida
Merida Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Merida. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Merida Airport (MID)
April is the busiest month for flights from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport to Merida Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Merida in March.
Lock in your flight from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport to Merida Airport for May if you want to visit Merida during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 41ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TGZ to MID in January. Temperatures average between 17ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres east of Merida, a trip to Cancun will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Hotel Zone.
Around 483 kilometres south-west of Merida, Villahermosa is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Tamoanchan, Catedral del Senor de Tabasco and Plaza de Armas.
