Transportation

Airport information
Mexico is connected to the entire world through its various international airports where most international airlines operate. The local airport in Merida is Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport or Merida International Airport (MID).

Other airport options for getting to Merida:

• Arrive at Cancun International Airport (CUN) and take a bus to Merida (approx. 3.5 hours travel time).
• Arrive at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City and take a domestic flight to Merida.

How to get from Mexico City to Merida?
The options to get to Merida from Mexico City are by land and air. There are several highway and road routes from Mexico City to Merida, with a journey time of between 20 and 25 hours. The ADO bus line also has several routes from Mexico City to Merida. The fastest way to get there is to fly. Several airlines have direct flights from Mexico City, with an estimated flight time of 1 hour 45 minutes. In case of flying from Mexico City, it is important to consider that there are two airports: Benito Juarez International and Felipe Angeles International. The first one is located within Mexico City and the second one in the State of Mexico at an estimated time of 1 to 2 hours by land.

How to get from Cancun to Merida?
The options to get to Merida from Cancun are by land and air. There are two land routes, one is a highway and the other is a federal highway, with trips that take between 3:30 and 5 hours. The cheapest way to get to Merida from Cancun is by bus. The ADO bus line also has several bus routes departing from both the International Airport and Cancun City. There are several airlines that have direct flights from Cancun to Merida, with an estimated flight time of 1 hour 45 minutes.

Which Merida bus terminal should I go to?
If you buy bus tickets online or over the counter it is important to consider that there are several ADO terminals in Mérida. We recommend choosing the CAME terminal (Centro Histórico de Mérida) because it is located 2 km from the Congress venue and the host hotel. The Terminal Alterna Paseo 60 is 1 km from the Congress venue. In downtown Merida there are several hotels where you can stay and from where you can walk to the Congress venue.

What can I do and where to stay in Merida?
We suggest you check the official tourism page of the Merida City Hall where you can find information about lodging, food and activities that you can enjoy during your stay. Merida is the capital of the State of Yucatan and is recognized for its historical past and as the living center of the Mayan Culture. We recommend checking the official tourism website of the State of Yucatan.

Links for transportation to Merida City
Click Options to get to Merida from Cancun
Click Options to get to Merida from Mexico City
Click ADO bus site