Posted on September 17th, 2026
Tulum International Airport (TQO/MMTL), officially Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport, serves Tulum and Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Opened in December 2023, the airport gives private charter travelers a convenient arrival point for Tulum and destinations along the southern Riviera Maya.
For passengers staying in Tulum, TQO can eliminate much of the ground travel associated with arriving through Cancun International Airport. The airport was also built with private aviation in mind, including a dedicated general-aviation apron and FBO facilities for aircraft, passengers and crews.
JetOptions arranges private jet charters to both Tulum and Cancun, with airport selection based on the flight and where passengers are staying along the Riviera Maya.
Flying private to Tulum or the Riviera Maya? JetOptions can arrange your charter through Tulum or Cancun based on your route and destination along the coast.
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport was built to provide additional air access to Tulum and the Riviera Maya. It accommodates scheduled airline service alongside private, executive and general aviation.
The airport has a 3,700-meter (approximately 12,139-foot) concrete runway and a separate general-aviation apron with 28 aircraft positions. The dedicated GA area gives private aircraft their own operating space apart from the main commercial apron.
| Airport Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport |
| IATA / ICAO | TQO / MMTL |
| Serves | Tulum and the Riviera Maya |
| Runway | 3,700 m / approximately 12,139 ft; hydraulic concrete |
| General Aviation | Dedicated GA apron with 28 aircraft positions |
| International Arrivals | Customs and immigration services available |
| FBO | Dedicated private and general aviation facilities |
| FBO Hours | 7:00 AM–7:00 PM daily |
Private aviation was incorporated into the airport’s design rather than added as an afterthought. The separate general-aviation apron provides dedicated aircraft parking, while the FBO supports passengers, crews and aircraft on the ground.
The 12,139-foot runway accommodates a broad range of business aircraft. The operating carrier determines aircraft performance for each flight based on conditions including route, weather, passenger and baggage load, fuel requirements and aircraft type.
International private flights can also be processed at TQO. Customs and immigration services are available, with the FBO providing assistance for arriving passengers and crews.
Tulum International Airport has a dedicated FBO and general-aviation area serving domestic and international private flights. Current airport information lists FBO customer service and operations daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Services include aircraft parking and hangar storage, fueling and ramp support, domestic and international flight dispatch, passenger and crew areas, meeting rooms, Wi-Fi and ground transportation coordination. Assistance with customs and immigration procedures is also available for international operations.
TQO’s location southwest of Tulum is one of its main advantages for travelers staying in Tulum and the southern Riviera Maya. Resorts, villas and hotels in and around Tulum can be reached without the longer drive south from Cancun International Airport.
Transfer times vary by property, traffic and road conditions, so ground transportation is best planned around the actual arrival and destination rather than a fixed drive-time estimate.
The airport provides access to Tulum Pueblo, the beachfront hotel zone and resorts along the Riviera Maya. The Tulum archaeological zone and Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve are also within the surrounding destination area.
Tulum combines Caribbean beaches, resort properties, private villas, archaeological sites and protected natural areas. Before TQO opened, air travelers heading to Tulum typically arrived through Cancun and continued south by road. The new airport gives travelers staying farther south along the Riviera Maya another arrival option much closer to their destination.
Cancun still makes sense for many trips, particularly when the itinerary is centered farther north along the coast. The choice between CUN and TQO depends largely on where passengers are staying and the requirements of the flight.
For a broader look at private travel throughout the region, visit our Cancun & Riviera Maya private jet charter guide.
TQO and Cancun International Airport serve different parts of Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Looking at the passenger’s final destination is often more useful than treating one airport as the default choice for the entire Riviera Maya.
TQO is well positioned for Tulum and the southern Riviera Maya. Its long runway, dedicated general-aviation apron and FBO facilities support domestic and international private flights close to Tulum’s principal resort areas.
Cancun International Airport is the principal airport for Cancun and an important private aviation gateway for the northern Riviera Maya. It can be the more practical arrival point for Cancun hotels and resorts farther north along the Caribbean coast.
Trips that include several destinations along the Riviera Maya can be planned around the complete itinerary, including the possibility of arriving through one airport when that makes better geographic sense.
The right aircraft for a Tulum charter depends on where the flight originates, passenger count, baggage, cabin preferences and required range. TQO’s runway supports aircraft across the business-jet categories, subject to the operating carrier’s performance requirements for the individual flight.
JetOptions arranges the aircraft around the trip rather than limiting clients to a predetermined fleet. Airport handling and ground transportation from TQO can also be incorporated into the itinerary.
Yes. Tulum International Airport was built to accommodate private and general aviation as well as commercial flights. It has a dedicated general-aviation apron with 28 aircraft positions and FBO facilities for private aircraft, passengers and crews.
Yes. TQO has dedicated FBO and general-aviation facilities. Services include aircraft parking, hangar storage, fueling and ramp support, passenger and crew areas, flight dispatch, ground transportation coordination and assistance with international arrival procedures.
Yes. Tulum is an international airport with customs and immigration services for international operations. The FBO provides assistance with the applicable arrival procedures.
TQO has a 3,700-meter runway, approximately 12,139 feet long. The runway is constructed of hydraulic concrete and serves both commercial and private aviation.
The more practical airport depends largely on where the passengers are staying and the requirements of the flight. TQO is well positioned for Tulum and the southern Riviera Maya, while Cancun International Airport serves Cancun and many destinations farther north along the coast.
Yes. JetOptions arranges domestic and international on-demand private jet charters to Tulum International Airport, with aircraft and airport arrangements based on the individual trip.
JetOptions has specialized exclusively in arranging on-demand private jet charters since 2009. For travel to Tulum and the Riviera Maya, we can arrange flights through TQO or another appropriate airport based on the trip and final destination.
There are no memberships or jet cards required. Each charter is arranged around the client’s schedule, passenger needs, baggage and aircraft requirements.
Tell JetOptions where you’re departing from, when you want to travel and where you’re staying in Tulum or the Riviera Maya. We’ll arrange the aircraft and airport around your trip.