Why go
- City in Yucatán, Mexico.
- Served by Mérida International Airport (MID).
History
Mérida is the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán. The city is also the seat of the eponymous municipality. It is located slightly inland from the northwest corner of the Yucatán Peninsula, about 35 km (22 mi) from the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. In 2020, it had a population of 921,770 while its metropolitan area, which also includes the cities of Kanasín and Umán, had a population of 1,316,090.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (EMJ, 737, Embraer 170, ERJ, ATR 72) · 3 routes: Mexico City, Miami*, Villahermosa
- Volaris Y4 (A320, A319) · 3 routes: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 2 routes: Guadalajara, Monterrey
- Delta Air Lines DL (EMJ) · 2 routes: Mexico City, Miami
- Mongolian International Air Lines 7M (D28) · 2 routes: Cancun, Villahermosa
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 1 route: Mexico City
- Regional Air Iceland 9N (CNC) · 1 route: Belize City
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Houston
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.
Where things are
Photographs
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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 Mérida International Airport (MID); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MID has direct flights to 8 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Mexico City, Guadalajara, Miami, Monterrey, Villahermosa…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mérida, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.