Flying from Washington DC to Chetumal International Airport (CTM): What you need to know
Washington DC and Chetumal (where Chetumal International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Washington DC to CTM. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Chetumal International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
71% of flights that take off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Washington DC to Chetumal International Airport (CTM) leaving Washington Dulles International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Washington DC to CTM flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
77% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 50 minutes or so on public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Chetumal International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land as expected. At BWI, that rate is 77%.
About Chetumal International Airport (CTM)
Have a late flight from Washington DC to Chetumal International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near CTM and get cosy, quick:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Chetumal International Airport flight.
Getting from Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to central Chetumal
Chetumal International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Chetumal. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Chetumal International Airport (CTM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Chetumal International Airport is Rs78,144. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs163,877. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to CTM if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Chetumal International Airport (CTM)
March is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Chetumal International Airport (CTM). Visit Chetumal in December for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Washington DC to CTM plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chetumal, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Chetumal International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chetumal
Start your Chetumal trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Chetumal International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Museum de la cultura maya and sian kaan 3 Park are a couple of major attractions to put on your Chetumal to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at El Malecon de Chetumal.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Chetumal, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel about 274 kilometres northwest to Campeche to tick off its must-visit sights. From Zona Arquelogica Edzna to Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Playa del Carmen is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 274 kilometres northeast of Chetumal. No trip is complete without seeing Cancun, Riviera Maya and Playa Constituyentes.
