Travelling from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Merida Airport (MID): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Guadalajara Airport to Merida Airport.
Guadalajara and Merida are both in the UTC-6 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 22 weekly Guadalajara Airport to Merida Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your GDL to MID flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Volaris offers direct flights from Guadalajara Airport to Merida Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Merida — and maybe even more of Mexico if you have time.
Volaris is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Volaris tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for GDL to MID flights, with 80.56% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guadalajara Airport to Merida Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between GDL and MID:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
Handy information about Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
Of the departures from Guadalajara Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Guadalajara Airport from central Guadalajara, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Guadalajara Airport to Merida Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to GDL:
Arriving at Merida Airport (MID)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Guadalajara Airport to Merida Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MID instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Merida Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or INFINITY RENT to explore Merida and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Merida Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Merida Airport (MID) to central Merida
Merida Airport to central Merida has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Merida Airport (MID)
April is the most popular month for flights from Guadalajara Airport to Merida Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Merida in March.
The warmest month in Merida is May, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from Guadalajara Airport to Merida Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GDL to MID in January. Average temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Merida, now it's time to discover other parts of Mexico. Journey around 290 kilometres east to Cancun to tick off its leading sights. From chichen itzá Park to Cancun Beach and Hotel Zone, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Villahermosa is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 483 kilometres south-west of Merida. No journey is complete without dropping by Tamoanchan, Catedral del Senor de Tabasco and Plaza de Armas.
