Cancun Airport to Tulum Transfer

Tulum is about 120 km (75 miles) south of Cancun International Airport. The whole route follows Federal Highway 307 through Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras and Akumal, and takes 1 h 45 min to 2 h depending on traffic and on which part of Tulum you are staying in.

Hotels in the beach zone are at the end of the trip: the beach road is narrow and slow, so allow 10–15 extra minutes compared with Tulum Town. Afternoon traffic through Playa del Carmen is the most common delay.

• Clear immigration and pick up your bags. Most international flights arrive at Terminal 3 or Terminal 4, and domestic flights at Terminal 2.
• Walk through customs. Right after it you will pass a hall of timeshare and transport sellers. You do not need to stop: your transfer is already paid.
• Your driver waits at the arrivals exit with a sign showing your name. We track your flight number, so an early or late landing is no problem and costs nothing extra.
• Load your luggage and go. About 2 hours later you are at your door in Tulum.

We drive to any address in Tulum, door to door. Give us the exact property name when you book, because many places share similar names and some beach hotels are reached by a side entrance.

• Tulum Town (Centro): hotels, hostels and apartments around Avenida Tulum.
• Aldea Zama, La Veleta and Region 15: the residential areas with most condos and Airbnbs.
• The beach zone (Tulum–Boca Paila road): boutique hotels and eco-lodges along the coast.
• Tankah, Soliman Bay and resorts on the highway just north of town.

• Private transfer (what we do): a vehicle only for your group, fixed price paid in advance, straight to your door. On a 2-hour trip with luggage, this is the option most travelers choose.
• ADO bus: the cheapest option. It goes from the airport to the ADO station in Tulum Town, and you need a taxi from there to the beach zone or to a residential area.
• Airport taxi: possible, but on a route this long the counter price is high and you cannot lock it in before you land. Agree on the fare before you get in.
• Shared shuttle: cheaper per seat, but with several hotel stops along 120 km it can add an hour or more.

For an international flight, plan to be picked up about 3 hours before departure, plus the 1 h 45 min–2 h drive; for a domestic flight, about 2.5 hours plus the drive. We confirm the exact pickup time from your departure flight.

If you book a round trip, both rides are confirmed together. You can also book the return on its own at any time.

Baby seats and booster seats can be added as extras when you book. For 4–6 people the VW Transporter van has room for the whole family's luggage, and groups of 7 to 16 travel together in a Crafter van. On a long ride, a Suburban VIP is the most comfortable option for up to 6 people.