Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport
Also known as: Mérida International Airport, Mérida Airport, MID Airport.
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Mérida International Airport (MID), officially Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport, is the main gateway to Mérida and the state of Yucatán, Mexico. It sits inside the Mérida urban area, less than 5 km southwest of the city center, so the historic center and most hotels are a short ride away.
Most flights are domestic. Viva Aerobus, which uses Mérida as a focus city, Volaris, Aeroméxico and Mexicana link it with Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Tijuana and other Mexican cities. International routes go to Miami, Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth and Orlando in the United States, to Toronto in winter, to Havana, and to Guatemala City and Flores with TAG Airlines.
All passengers use one two-storey terminal. Arrivals, immigration, customs and baggage claim are on the ground floor, and departures are upstairs along a 260-metre concourse with 11 gates, C1 to C11, seven of them with jet bridges. The airport operates around the clock.
The IE-Tram airport route connects the terminal with the city, alongside taxis, rental cars and pre-booked transfers to Mérida and destinations across Yucatán.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR)
- Runways
Two runways: 10/28, 3,200 m (10,499 ft), and 18/36, 2,300 m (7,546 ft)
- Passengers per year
About 3.9 million in 2025
- Opened
1929; rebuilt in 1968
- Hours
Open 24 hours
Arrival tips for Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport
Everything for arriving passengers is on the ground floor of the single terminal. On an international flight you pass Mexican immigration first; have your passport ready, along with any documents your nationality requires. Domestic passengers go straight to baggage claim.
Collect your bags at the carousel shown for your flight, and report missing or damaged luggage at your airline's desk before you leave the hall. International passengers then go through customs.
The public arrivals area has taxi stands, car-rental desks, snack bars and souvenir shops. Avoid unsolicited offers of transport inside or just outside the terminal if you already have a booking; pre-booked drivers wait in arrivals or at the spot named in your confirmation.
The city center is less than 5 km away, so the trip into Mérida is short. If you plan to take the IE-Tram airport route, check how to pay the fare before you reach the stop; Va y Ven cardholders get reduced fares.
Ground transportation
The city center is less than 5 km away, so every option is quick; a pre-booked transfer suits trips beyond Mérida.
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Book a transfer from MIDPrivate transfer from Mérida airport
A driver meets you in arrivals and takes you to your hotel or address in Mérida, or to destinations across Yucatán. The easiest choice with luggage, a group or a trip outside the city.
IE-Tram airport route
Route R907 is an all-electric service linking the airport with the city, with reduced fares for eligible Va y Ven cardholders. The cheapest option, but less convenient with heavy bags.
Authorized airport taxi
Taxi stands are in the ground-floor arrivals area. Quick for the short trip into Mérida.
Rental cars
Car-rental desks are in the arrivals area, a practical choice for touring Yucatán.
Terminals
Main terminal
One two-storey terminal for domestic and international flights. Arrivals are on the ground floor; departures are upstairs, with 11 gates numbered C1 to C11, seven of them with jet bridges.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Aerus, American Airlines, Mexicana de Aviación, TAG Airlines, United Airlines, Viva Aerobus, Volaris, WestJet
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
ATMs and currency exchange
ATMs and currency-exchange services are available. Check the displayed rate and fees before accepting a conversion.
Restaurants and food stands
Restaurants and food stands line the upstairs departures concourse, after security.
Duty-free shopping
Duty-free shops are on the departures concourse, after security.
Snack bars and souvenir shops
Snack bars and souvenir shops are in the ground-floor arrivals area.
Car-rental desks
Car-rental counters are in the ground-floor arrivals area.
Lost luggage
For baggage that does not arrive or is damaged, contact your airline's baggage-service desk before leaving the terminal.
Airport lounges
Access may be available through an eligible premium ticket, lounge membership, credit-card programme or paid entry, subject to capacity. Hours and access rules should be verified directly with the lounge.
Aeroméxico Salón Premier
For eligible Aeroméxico and SkyTeam passengers.
Caral VIP Lounge
Open to eligible passengers and paid entry.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
Ask your airline for wheelchair service or other help when you book, or at least 48 hours before you fly. Assistance is arranged by the airline and its ground-handling company.
Reduced mobility
Seven of the 11 gates have jet bridges; at the others you board from the apron. Tell your airline in advance if you need help boarding.
Service animals
Confirm the documents and travel conditions for a service animal with your airline before you fly.
Assistance on arrival
If you requested assistance, tell the cabin crew before you leave the aircraft so airline staff can meet you.
Parking
Public parking is available at the terminal. Tariffs, payment methods and long-stay conditions can change, so check the posted rate board on entry and keep your parking ticket safe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official name of Mérida airport?
Mérida's airport is officially called Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport, after a jurist and politician from Yucatán. Most travelers know it simply as Mérida International Airport. Its IATA code is MID and its ICAO code is MMMD, so look for MID on your ticket and baggage tags.
How far is Mérida airport from the city center?
Mérida airport is less than 5 km southwest of the city center, inside the Mérida urban area, which makes it one of the closest city airports in Mexico. The trip to the historic center and most hotels is short by taxi, transfer or the IE-Tram airport route. Destinations elsewhere in Yucatán need a longer road trip.
Is there public transport from Mérida airport?
Yes. The IE-Tram airport route, R907, is an all-electric service that links the terminal with the city, with reduced fares for eligible Va y Ven cardholders. It is the cheapest way into Mérida. Taxis, rental cars and pre-booked transfers are also available outside the arrivals area if you are carrying heavy luggage.
Which airlines fly to Mérida airport?
Viva Aerobus is the largest airline at Mérida, alongside Volaris, Aeroméxico and Mexicana, which link the city with Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara and other Mexican cities. American flies from Miami and Dallas/Fort Worth, United from Houston, WestJet from Toronto in winter, and TAG Airlines from Guatemala City and Flores.
Are there lounges at Mérida airport?
Yes. Mérida airport has an Aeroméxico Salón Premier for eligible Aeroméxico and SkyTeam passengers and the Caral VIP Lounge, which accepts eligible passengers and paid entry. Both are on the upstairs departures concourse after security. Hours and access rules vary, so check the conditions before your flight.
How early should I arrive at Mérida airport for my flight?
A common guideline is to arrive at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight from Mérida. The short distance from the city makes the drive quick, but check-in and security can still be busy during holidays and peak travel weekends. Always follow your airline's own recommendation for your flight.