This small international airport primarily serves the town of Chetumal, 3 km away, and Bacalar, 38 km away, which is famous for its Seven-Coloured Lagoon.

Chetumal can also be used as a gateway to Belize, which lies just 4 km from the terminal.

Although Chetumal is an international airport, scheduled flights currently operate exclusively within Mexico – direct flights are currently available only to Mexico City.

On average, all major Mexican airlines, such as Viva, Volaris, Aeromexico and Mexicana, fly here 3–6 times a day.

My girlfriend and I used Chetumal on our journey from Mexico City to Bacalar and then further north along the Riviera Maya. Take a look at the articles from our trip:

• How we spent 5 days in Mexico City
• Our cruise on the Lagoon of Seven Colours
• Where to spend your holiday in the Mexican Caribbean?