Flying from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID) to Santa Elena Airport (FRS): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MID to FRS flight.
Traveling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
TAG is your ticket to exploring Flores (and perhaps some other great corners of Guatemala!). Check out the direct flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Santa Elena Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travelers choose to travel with TAG on this route.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Santa Elena Airport. Many travelers pass through La Aurora International Airport when flying between MID and FRS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID) to Santa Elena Airport (FRS)
Currently, $253 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Santa Elena Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $540. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MID to FRS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Santa Elena Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
Of all flights leaving Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport, 71.32% land on schedule at their destination.
Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport is about 7 miles from central Merida. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Santa Elena Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near MID:
Arriving at Santa Elena Airport (FRS)
Reserve a hotel near FRS if you're on a late Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Santa Elena Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Santa Elena Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Avis or Enterprise to explore Flores and beyond.
Increase your likelihood of scoring the lowest price by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Santa Elena Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Santa Elena Airport (FRS) to central Flores
Santa Elena Airport is approximately 1 mile from the center of Flores. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Elena Airport (FRS)
April is the busiest month for flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Santa Elena Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Flores in May.
When booking your flight from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Santa Elena Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Flores, with the temperature ranging from 70ºF to 102ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 63ºF and 84ºF. Search for cheap tickets from MID to FRS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City is just one of the many places in Guatemala waiting to be explored after you've experienced Flores. Around 160 miles away to the south, well-known attractions include National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Cathedral of Guatemala City and La Aurora Zoo.
If you want to check out another side of Guatemala, head for Mixco, roughly 170 miles south of Flores. Municipal Salayá Ecological Park, Las Fuentes Ecological Park and San José Buena Vista are the start of reasons to visit.
