Transportation to Playa del Carmen
How far is it from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen?
Playa del Carmen is located only 55 kilometers or about 34 miles from Cancun Airport, but that is the approximate time and it will depend on where you are going... there are hotels just outside of Playa del Carmen like Rosewood Mayakoba, and the distance from Cancun Airport to Rosewood Mayakoba is 49.5 kilometers, but for example, if you are going from Cancun Airport to Sandos Playacar, this would be 60.3 kilometers.
Playa del Carmen is situated south of Cancun Airport and is known for popular spots such as Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue), its beaches and the nightlife.
How long is the drive from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen?
Using the examples above, the drive will depend on where exactly your destination in Playa del Carmen is... the drive time from Cancun Airport to Rosewood Mayakoba is roughly 42 minutes, but for example, if you are going from Cancun Airport to Sandos Playacar, this would be about 1 :04 hrs.
The best way to get to Playa del Carmen from Cancun Airport is by taking the main road called “Boulevard Colosio” heading south, and then taking Highway 307. The journey will take around 45 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
This is one of the most direct and fastest routes, despite being one of the busiest roads daily.
The nearest and most central point when taking transportation from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen is the beginning of Quinta Avenida, and the furthest is an exclusive residential hotel condominium called Playacar, which is about an hour from Cancun Airport.
It is more convenient to book transportation from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen in advance. At Cancun Airport Transportation, we offer a variety of high-quality services with friendly, bilingual drivers who are always ready to take you to your hotel or destination in Playa del Carmen. We will make your journey as smooth and pleasant as possible.
