First International Flight Lands at Tulum Airport
This Thursday, March 28, marks the beginning of the arrival of American Airlines flights. First International Flight Lands at Tulum Airport.
This morning, just before noon, Tulum Airport “Felipe Carrillo Puerto” received its first international flight directly from Dallas, Texas, marked by the landing of an American Airlines plane.
This historic event marks the beginning of a new era for tourism and connectivity in the region.
Expansion of International Routes
Increase in Air Connections
The arrival of the American Airlines flight at 11 in the morning officially inaugurates international services in Tulum. Later, at 1:30 p.m. m., another flight is expected to arrive, this time operated by Delta Airlines.
April will see significant expansion with the inclusion of United Airlines, which will add multiple destinations from the United States to this new tourist hub.
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First International Flight Lands at Tulum Airport
Diversification of Origins
The air connection to Tulum will soon diversify further, with Air Canada scheduled to connect several Canadian cities with Tulum.
Copa Airlines is also on the agenda, establishing a direct link from Panama, which opens a strategic corridor from South America.
Additionally, Lufthansa from Frankfurt will become the first direct link to Europe in December, expanding the airport’s global presence.
First International Flight Lands at Tulum Airport
Impact on Tourism and the Local Economy: Benefits for Quintana Roo
This new wave of international connectivity is designed to boost the local and tourism economy of Tulum and its surroundings.
It is estimated that by the end of the year, the Tulum Airport “Felipe Carrillo Puerto” will operate more than 20 routes, attracting approximately one million passengers, which will represent a significant economic benefit for the center and south of Quintana Roo.
Visibility on Social Networks
The arrival of the first international flight has already generated anticipation and enthusiasm, captured in photos and videos on social media, underlining the importance of the event.
This visibility anticipates an increase in hotel occupancy, particularly during the upcoming Holy Week and Easter holidays, where it is expected to exceed the figure of one million 200 thousand tourists.
The successful operation of these flights symbolizes a step forward in the positioning of Tulum as a world-class destination, ensuring its place on the global tourism map and marking an achievement in the history of aviation and hospitality in the region.
R. First International Flight Lands at Tulum Airport. Fotos: @MaraLezama