Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Merida Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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The concrete outside was not the most comfortable place to wait for three hours, although there were security guards so it felt safe. – a traveller (Feb 2018)
MID Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Mérida International Airport.
What to Expect
Mérida Airport (code: MID) has a small but modern terminal with several eateries and shops. WiFi is available, and fee-based access to one of the airport’s first-class lounges provides additional comfort. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations.
Sleeping in Mérida Airport
According to a review we received in January 2019, sleeping inside the terminal overnight is impossible. However, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Mérida Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
A reader wrote to us in February 2018 to let us know that the airport closed from 12:30 AM to 3:30 AM.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel near Merida Airport:
- Hotel Hacienda Inn Aeropuerto – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Merida, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy-class ticket!
- Caral VIP Lounge – Location: Landside, upper level, before Security Checks. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Lounge membership programs.
- Aeromexico Salon Premier – Location: Main Terminal, Landside. Lounge Access: Pay at the door with proof of Aeromexico ticket • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Merida Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the airport operate on varying schedules. At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options, so if you are stuck in the airport overnight, you should purchase water and snacks early. Dining options include: Tere Cazola (upper floor) • a Coffee Shop (Ground Floor) • 2 Snack Bars (International and Nation areas) • Mera Restaurante (Ground Floor) • Hacienda Montejo.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
A reader (2019) mentioned in their review that limited charging options exist. The cafes have a few outlets; some can be found on the floor (Airside). These outlets are probably intended for the cleaners, but travellers also use them. If you know of additional locations, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
WiFi is available at Merida Airport inside the lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ] At the time of this update, we did not have any information about WiFi availability elsewhere in the terminal. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? An ATM operated by Santander is available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: ground floor.
Currency Exchange – Globo currency exchange is on the ground floor.
Duty-Free & Shopping – There are several shops that sell everything from souvenirs to shoes to sunglasses and luggage. There is also a convenience store on the Ground and Upper Floors.
Luggage Wrapping – Secure Wrap is on the ground floor (landside).
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Car Rentals
Car rentals are available on the ground floor through the following companies: Europcar • Executive • Hertz • National.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shuttle Buses
ADO Bus provides a comfortable shuttle bus service. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the ADO website.
Taxis
Taxis are available on the ground level of the terminal.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.