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Palenque International Airport

Palenque, Mexico
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Gateway to the ancient Maya ruins of Palenque, Mexico.

Location
Palenque, Mexico
Palenque International Airport (IATA: PQM, ICAO: MMPQ) is a small regional airport serving the city of Palenque in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. It primarily handles domestic flights connecting visitors to the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palenque, one of the most significant Maya archaeological sites in the world. The airport operates with limited infrastructure suited to regional traffic, offering basic passenger facilities. Its international designation reflects its capacity to handle customs and immigration formalities, though scheduled international service has historically been minimal or seasonal. Demand at the airport is closely tied to tourism at the Palenque ruins and the surrounding Chiapas region. Flight options have varied over the years depending on airline interest and seasonal visitor volumes.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for regional passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and the city of Palenque is primarily via taxis and private transfers, as the airport is located a short distance from the town center.
Airlines here
Scheduled service has been limited and intermittent, with regional Mexican carriers occasionally operating routes to Mexico City and other domestic destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Palenque International Airport serves one of Mexico's most visited archaeological tourism destinations.
  • ›The airport is located in Chiapas, one of Mexico's southernmost and most biodiverse states.
  • ›Scheduled commercial service at PQM has been limited and at times suspended due to low demand.
  • ›The nearby Palenque ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating to the Maya Classic period.
  • ›The airport's international designation allows for potential customs and immigration processing despite limited current international routes.
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Airlines serving this airport

Interjet (ABC Aerolineas)
4O

Routes

PQM → MEX4O · SU9

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Sukhoi Superjet 100-951 routes
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City & Place Guide

Ancient Maya ruins deep in Chiapas jungle

Palenque is a small town in the northern highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, best known as the gateway to one of the most impressive Maya archaeological sites in the world. The ruins, partially reclaimed by dense jungle, feature elaborately carved temples, royal tombs, and a sophisticated aqueduct system that showcase the remarkable engineering and artistry of the Classic Maya period.

Beyond the ruins, the surrounding region offers lush waterfalls, jungle hikes, and a laid-back atmosphere that rewards slow travelers. The town itself is modest but well-equipped with hotels, restaurants, and tour agencies catering to visitors drawn by the archaeology and natural scenery.

  • •Palenque Archaeological Zone — iconic temples and jungle-shrouded ruins including the Temple of Inscriptions
  • •Temple of Inscriptions — houses the famous tomb of the Maya ruler Pakal the Great
  • •Museo de Sitio Alberto Ruz Lhuillier — on-site museum displaying jade masks, artifacts, and royal burial finds
  • •Agua Azul Waterfalls — stunning series of turquoise cascades about 60 km from town
  • •Misol-Ha Waterfall — dramatic 35-meter waterfall with a cave path behind the curtain of water
  • •Yaxchilán and Bonampak — day-trip ruins deep in the jungle famous for murals and riverside setting

Getting around: Palenque town is walkable in its central areas, and colectivo vans frequently shuttle visitors between town and the archaeological zone cheaply and quickly. Local taxis are plentiful and affordable for short trips. Organized day-tour minibuses are the most practical way to reach Agua Azul, Misol-Ha, and the remote ruins of Yaxchilán and Bonampak. There is no passenger rail service; long-distance travel relies on ADO buses connecting Palenque to Mexico City, Mérida, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and other regional hubs.

Best time: Visit between November and April during the dry season to avoid the heavy rains that can obscure jungle views and make trails slippery.

Local food: Try regional Chiapas dishes such as tasajo (dried beef), cochito chiapaneco (slow-roasted pork), tamales de chipilín made with a local herb, and fresh agua de jamaica served alongside meals at market fondas.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

Palenque International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Palenque International Airport is an international airport in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico. It serves international air traffic for the northern Chiapas region, including Palenque, serving domestic flights and supporting tourism, flight training, and general aviation activities.

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