The Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport in Tulum welcomed its first direct flight from Europe this Thursday, December 12. The route, operated by Discover Airlines, connects Tulum with Frankfurt (FRA), Germany.
The inaugural flight was conducted on an Airbus A330-300 with a capacity of 283 to 302 passengers, divided into business, premium economy, and economy classes. The aircraft landed at 4:00 PM with 199 passengers onboard after a 10-hour journey. The route will operate twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays, and will be available until April 2025.
The reception ceremony included the participation of the Governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, and the German Ambassador to Mexico, Clemens von Goetze. Both emphasized the significance of this new connection for boosting tourism in Tulum and strengthening cultural and commercial relations between the two countries. “The arrival of this flight strengthens the ties between the German and Mexican people and marks a new era of opportunities for the Mexican Caribbean,” Lezama stated during her speech. Meanwhile, the German ambassador highlighted: “This flight not only connects two destinations but serves as a cultural and economic bridge between our nations.”
Discover Airlines, the leisure airline of the Lufthansa Group, already operates regular flights to Cancun, connecting to Frankfurt up to six times per week during peak seasons. Now, with the addition of Tulum as its second destination in Mexico, it expands connection options for European travelers. Furthermore, being part of the Lufthansa Group, passengers can access other European destinations from Frankfurt.
Outlook for Tulum and the Region
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport aims to position itself as a new gateway to the Mexican Caribbean, attracting international airlines such as Delta, United, American Airlines, and Copa Airlines, which have already announced routes from the United States, Canada, Central America, and South America. With the arrival of Discover Airlines, a new era of direct connectivity with Europe begins.
The growing air connectivity is also driving the development of hotel infrastructure in Tulum, with numerous projects underway to meet the increasing tourism demand.
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