Why go
- Island in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
- Served by Cozumel International Airport (CZM).
History
Cozumel is an island and municipality in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, opposite Playa del Carmen. It is separated from the mainland by the Cozumel Channel and is close to the Yucatán Channel. The municipality is part of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (737-800, A319) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami
- US Airways US (737-800, A319) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami
- AeroMéxico AM (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air Canada AC (A319) · 1 route: Montreal
- Air France AF (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 1 route: Mexico City
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Mongolian International Air Lines 7M (CNA, D28) · 1 route: Cancun
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-900) · 1 route: Houston
- Virgin Australia VA (A319, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cozumel International Airport (CZM); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CZM has direct flights to 9 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Cancun…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ferry Cozumel, 0.9 km); routes include Playa del Carmen - Cozumel, FerryCozumel: Playa del Carmen => Cozumel, FerryCozumel: Cozumel => Cozumel.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cozumel, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.