Ciudad del Carmen airport

Ciudad del Carmen International Airport (IATA Code: CME), opened in 1942, is the primary air terminal in the state of Campeche. It mainly handles domestic passenger flights, as well as significant general aviation and helicopter operations to offshore oil platforms in the Bay of Campeche.

Official Website: gacm.gob.mx

Telephone: +52 938 382 0413 / +52 938 382 1510

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Terminals

It features a single-level passenger terminal building that integrates waiting rooms, check-in counters, and baggage claim. The terminal does not operate 24 hours continuously: it is typically open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm or 9:00 pm, closing at night after the last scheduled flight.

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 292,917 passengers.

Information Points

Customer service and tourist information desks are situated in the main hall opposite the airline check-in counters.

The airport is located just 3 to 4 km from downtown, a journey that typically takes between 5 and 15 minutes by car.

Taxis

Authorized taxis operate with a ticket counter located in the terminal's arrivals area. The ride to downtown Ciudad del Carmen takes between 5 and 10 minutes.

Ridesharing

Ridesharing apps like Uber are not permitted to pick up passengers inside the airport's federal zone. To take a requested vehicle, you must walk outside the airport perimeter.

Buses

There are no direct public urban transit lines or coaches serving the terminal. The ADO Central Bus Station is located in town (10-15 minutes by taxi), offering regional services to Campeche (3 hours), Cancún (10 hours), Playa del Carmen, Veracruz (10-12 hours), and Mexico City (15-16 hours).

Car rental desks are located in the main hall and arrivals area of the single terminal, with car pickup in the adjacent parking lot:

• Alamo: desk in the main hall next to the taxi counter. Open Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturdays 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Sundays 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
• National / Enterprise: desk in terminal, open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
• Dollar: 24-hour service.
• Europcar: Monday to Sunday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
• Hertz: 24-hour service.
• Payless: Monday to Sunday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

The terminal provides basic services for travelers during commercial operating hours:

Finance and Connectivity

• ATMs: available in the public concourse of the terminal.
• Wi-Fi: wireless internet access available in the terminal waiting areas.

Food and Drinks

Coffee shops and fast food/snack stands in the public hall and boarding lounge.

Shopping

Retail stores selling handicrafts, souvenirs, local sweets, magazines, and tobacco. Given its domestic route network, it does not feature a large duty-free shop.

Baggage Services

In case of delayed or damaged luggage, proceed to the corresponding airline counter in the baggage claim area. For items lost in public areas of the terminal, contact airport administration.

The airport offers an open-air parking facility located directly opposite the terminal building.

Parking Lots

Features a paved surface lot in front of the building with capacity for around 90 vehicles, suitable for short and medium stays.

Important Considerations

Access is managed through a toll booth with hourly rates as well as daily parking options.

The airport is laid out on a single ground-level floor, facilitating passenger movement.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

The building features access ramps, flat entrances, and adapted restrooms for passengers with reduced mobility.

Special Assistance Request

Wheelchair service and boarding/deplaning assistance must be coordinated directly with your airline at the time of booking or at the check-in desk.

There are no hotels located within the airport grounds, but due to its proximity to the city, several options are found nearby:

Nearby Hotels

• City Express Junior by Marriott Ciudad del Carmen Aeropuerto: 0.9 km (0.6 miles).
• NOKTOS Cd. del Carmen Aeropuerto: 0.8 km (0.5 miles).
• Hotel del Viajero: 1 km (0.6 miles).
• Holiday Inn Ciudad del Carmen: 1.2 km (0.7 miles).
• Fiesta Inn Ciudad del Carmen: 1.2 km (0.7 miles).
• Casa Viento Hotel: 1.6 km (1 mile).
• Hampton Inn by Hilton Ciudad del Carmen: 2 km (1.2 miles).