Where can I find general information, contact details and location of Tapachula airport (TAP)?

Details about terminals, statistics, general data, social media and airport location can be found at: https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-TAP/#datosgenerales

What facilities and services for passengers with reduced mobility are available at Tapachula airport (TAP)?

Accessibility services, special assistance and facilities for passengers with reduced mobility can be found at: https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-TAP/#pasajerosespeciales

Tapachula airport (TAP) — Airports Data

About the airport

Tapachula International Airport (IATA code: TAP), operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR), is a strategic air terminal serving the state of Chiapas, Mexico, near the border with Guatemala. It primarily operates domestic commercial routes to major Mexican hubs.

Official Website: asur.com.mx

Phone: +52 962 626 4189 ext. 21199 / +52 962 626 4191

E-mail: [email protected]

Terminals

The airport features a single two-level passenger terminal: the ground floor houses check-in desks, the arrivals hall, and the baggage claim area, while the upper floor contains security checkpoints, the departures lounge, boarding gates, and retail concessions. Terminal public operations operate between approximately 04:00 and 23:00.

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 519,105 passengers.

Information Desks

An information and customer service desk is located in the central lobby of the terminal building.

Location

The airport is located 11.5 km (7.1 miles) southwest of downtown Tapachula, along the Carretera Tapachula – Puerto Madero Km 18.5.

Airport map & meeting point Open in Google Maps

Airlines and terminals The following airlines operate scheduled commercial flights at the passenger terminal: Aeroméxico: Mexico City (AICM). Volaris: Mexico City (AICM), Guadalajara, and Tijuana. Viva: Monterrey. Note: TAG… Full guide → Services and VIP lounges The terminal provides various passenger amenities and services: ATMs: Located in the main public concourse of the terminal. Internet connection: Wi-Fi access available across passenger areas… Full guide → Hotels and overnight stay There are no hotel establishments inside the airport grounds, but reservation and transfer assistance counters can be found in the arrivals hall. City Express by Marriott… Full guide → Frequently asked questions Scheduled commercial passenger flights are currently operated by Aeroméxico, Volaris, and Viva. The airport offers direct scheduled flights to Mexico City (AICM), Guadalajara, Tijuana, and Monterrey.… Full guide →

Getting to and from TAP

The airport is situated about 25 to 30 minutes by road from downtown Tapachula.

Authorized taxis

Authorized concessionaire taxi services feature ticket booths inside the arrivals hall to purchase fares before boarding. Travel time to the city centre is approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

Ride-hailing apps

The Uber app is operational in Tapachula and provides rides to and from the airport terminal.

Private transfers

Local private transportation companies such as Taxi Real Jaguar provide executive transfers and private rides upon prior reservation.

Buses and minibuses

There are no public urban bus routes entering the airport grounds directly. Passengers wishing to use interurban collective minibuses must walk to the Tapachula – Puerto Madero highway to board passing services.

Car rental

Car rental services are available directly at the airport terminal or through advance booking:

Rental desks at the terminal

Europcar operates a desk on the ground floor within the arrivals hall (Shop TAB 1307). Working hours are Monday to Sunday from 06:00 to 22:00.

Schedules updated as of October 16, 2026.

Hertz offers vehicle rental services with coordinated delivery and pick-up on airport grounds.

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Parking

An open-air parking facility operated by ASUR is located in front of the main terminal building, offering spaces for both short- and long-term parking.

Reference rates

First hour or fraction: $45.37 MXN (plus VAT).
Additional 20-minute fraction: $15.74 MXN (plus VAT).
Full day (24 hours): $277.78 MXN (plus VAT).
Lost ticket: $277.78 MXN (plus VAT).

Rates updated as of October 16, 2026.

Special assistance

The airport features infrastructure and dedicated services to facilitate mobility for all travelers:

Requesting special assistance

Passengers requiring wheelchair support or personal escort for boarding and disembarking must request the service directly from their airline at least 24 to 48 hours prior to flight departure.

Infrastructure and accessibility

The terminal building is equipped with entrance access ramps, step-free corridors, and accessible restrooms adapted for wheelchair users.

Unaccompanied minors

Operating airlines (Aeroméxico, Volaris, and Viva) offer escort and custody services for unaccompanied children and teenagers, managed under their individual company policies.

Content written by German Giudici

Creator of the Aeropuertos del Mundo website network since 2007.