Monterrey International Airport

Monterrey International Airport (MTY IATA) is the main airport for the city of Monterrey in Northern Mexico. It is the main operational hub for Viva Aerobus and is a second hub for Aeromexico. The airport provides connections between most Mexican destinations and major cities throughout North America as well as Madrid and Paris in Europe and Tokyo and Seoul in Asia. == Understand == The airport is the largest in Northern Mexico. It is formally named General Mariano Escobedo International Airport, but nobody has ever actually called it that. It has a projected capacity of 18 million passengers. It handled 15.76 million passengers in 2025 and is expected to exceed its capacity in 2026. It handles about 160 departures per day. == Terminals == The airport has three terminal buildings, designated A, B, and C. Unlike most airports, all three terminals have customs and immigration services and can handle arriving and departure flights from foreign destinations. Terminal B is the newest (but smallest) terminal and is used by Aeromexico and its SkyTeam partners (particularly Delta Airlines). Terminal C is used exclusively Viva Aerobus. Terminal A is the original terminal building. It handles flights from all airlines other than Aeromexico and Viva (which also sometimes have departures going out of Terminal A). Terminal A has an odd arrangement with departure gates and restaurants in a midfield terminal building and checkin counters and baggage claim in a landslide building, which also houses several shops and some food outlets. The two Terminal A buildings are connected by an underground tunnel that passes below the apron. Once you pass through security and enter the boarding areas, you cannot access the post-security areas of other terminals. The boarding areas of each terminal are not interconnected. == Flights == Airlines serving Monterrey include: International Service: Foreign airlines serving MTY include Air Canada, American, Cubana, Delta, Iberia, and United. Both International and Domestic Service: Aeromexico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus. Domestic Service Only: Aerus, Mexicana, and TAR. International destinations with direct service to and from Monterrey include: Canada: Toronto (YYZ) Cuba: Havana United States: Atlanta, Austin, Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH), Las Vegas, Los Angeles (LAX), Miami, Oakland, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio Europe: Madrid, Paris (CDG) Asia: Tokyo (NRT), Seoul (ICN) == Ground transportation == For a taxi, you have to locate a bank of kiosks inside the terminal, outside the baggage claim area. Use these kiosks to select a taxi company and pay the fare to the part of the city (zone) where you want to go. Once you pay you are given a ticket that has to be shown to the driver in order to be let into a cab. The usual taxi fare to go from the airport to the city and vice versa is about M$600. From the city, any taxi will take you and the fare will be the same from any point of the city to the airport. Local taxis and ride-share services are not permitted to pick up passengers at the airport. Uber, Didi and similar ride-share apps are great for use in the city but are not usable at the airport, where ride-share drivers are banned. An Uber can drop you off at the airport, but can't pick up passengers. Noreste Bus offers a one-way fare of M$150 (March 2026). It takes you from the airport to the central bus station. The buses have air-conditioning. You can find the Noreste counter next to the domestic arrivals or visit the website to make your reservation. The buses departs about 50 m in front of the arrivals building. The bus goes to the Terminal Fierro and then to the central bus station. The VivaBus from the airline VivaAerobus is a cooperation with Noreste, it's the same bus, but costs about M$40 less than buying from the Noreste counter. The VivaBus is an economical option to reach downtown destinations and it stops at the main bus station (Central de Autobuses). The bus takes about 60 minutes from the airport to the Central bus terminal, if no traffic jams, depending on the airport terminal you're at. Another possibility is to take a Ruta Express bus from the airport to the metro station "Y Griega" for M$15 (January 2024). There change to the metro or local bus. Moovit shows you a public transport transport connection with this bus from the airport to your accommodation. Rental car counters are located inside the terminal building and just outside the domestic arrival area (to your right as you exit customs from the international arrivals door). Rates are no higher than in the U.S., and you can book online through any major car rental company web site. Companies with rental locations on-site at MTY airport include: National, Advantage, Europcar, Thrifty, Alamo, Payless, Hertz, Budget, and Avis. Driving in the city is not recommended because of heavy traffic, frequent road construction, and aggressive drivers. == Get around == A free shuttle bus operates between terminals. It departs every 10 minutes throughout the day. == Wait == Waiting areas at all departure gates have comfortable seating, if you get there with ample time before boarding. There are limited outlets for charging electronic devices. VIP lounges for certain passengers can be found in all three terminals. Access to OMA Premium Lounges available to Priority pass, LoungeKey, or by purchasing a day pass for prices from US$29 to $46. Access to Centurion Lounges is for American Express Platinum and Centurion card members. Amenities in all lounges include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi internet connections, televisions, drinks, and snacks or buffet food. === Terminal A === OMA Premium Lounge: Airside (after security), near Gate 12. Offers snacks, beverages, and Wi-Fi internet. Salón Beyond Citibanamex: Ground floor, airside, between gates 4 and 7. The Centurion Lounge (American Express): Ground floor, airside, near Gate 4. === Terminal B === OMA Premium Lounge: 2nd Floor (Airside). The Centurion Lounge (American Express): Mezzanine floor, next to the Food Court. Aeromexico Salon Premier: 2nd Floor in front of Gate B10. === Terminal C === OMA Premium Lounge: Airside, in the general boarding area. Primarily for domestic flights. == Eat and drink == Fast food options are widely available in all three terminals, which also have sit-down restaurants for better quality food in a more relaxed environment. There are also grab-and-go snacks. There are restaurants in both the pre-security public areas as well as the post-security boarding areas. Alcoholic drinks are served in all of the sit-down restaurants and in the VIP lounges. There are also a couple of standalone bars in both Terminal A and Terminal B. === Terminal A === Wingz: Coffee-shop style full-service restaurant (similar to Dennys) serving breakfast all day as well as dinner plates with a mix of Mexican and international foods. Chilis: Casual, family friendly restaurant with burgers and a mix of American and Mexican foods. Gran Pastor: Northeastern Mexican food, including cabrito, locations in the public area as well as the boarding area Maison Kayser: French inspired bakery items and good coffee === Terminal B === Lazaro y Diego: sit-down restaurant with full bar offering traditional Mexican dishes and regional specialties from across Mexico Casa Benell: sit-down restaurant serving hearty Mexican foAlod, including breakfast served all day. Gran Pastor: Northeastern Mexican food, including cabrito, locations in the public area as well as the boarding area El Papalote Tacos & Grill: grab and go taqueria === Terminal C === Wingz: Coffee-shop style full-service restaurant (similar to Dennys) serving breakfast all day as well as dinner plates with a mix of Mexican and international foods. Texas Fine Dining (TXFD): sit-down restaurant serving steaks and other American dishes == Buy == The Monterrey International Airport has a variety of stores and shops in all terminals. Duty-free shops are in Terminal A (in the secured area for both Departures and for Arrivals). Terminal B has one duty-free shop in the Departures area. The shops are all operated by Dufry and offer the same selection of liquor, tobacco, and perfumes. There are newsstands selling magazines, gum and candy in all terminals, but only Terminal A has any unique stores: Mexico Lovers: Near Gate A15. The store offers Mexican souvenirs, including some Mexican artesanias like alebrijes, pottery and textiles. You can also buy a bag of tequila or Kahlua filled chocolates. Kali Coffee Roasters: Near Gate A6. Travelers might be unaware that Mexican coffee is among the world's best because it is usually grown on small farms using traditional methods with no GMO seeds, no fertilizers, and no insecticides. The coffee is widely exported where coffee shops around the world serve it as their organic selections, but it's fun to find a locally sourced organic coffee to bring home as a steaming reminder of your vacation. Benavidez Pharmacies are available in all three terminals. The pharmacies are open from 06:00 - 22:00. In Terminals A and B, the pharmacies are in the public (landside). In Terminal C, the pharmacy is past security near the boarding gates. == Connect == Free WiFi internet connections are available in all areas of Terminals A, B, and C. The service is provided by Sitwifi. To connect to the WiFi, open the Settings and select "_Vinci Airports Wifi". You will be prompted to agree to conditions and a browser will open. Click "Navegar" to begin browsing the web. == Cope == The airport has several facilities to help families Travelling with children. Terminal A has dedicated play zones with soft flooring, slides and toys. Three zones are available, at gates A6, A20 and A29. Terminal B: has a dedicated play zone with soft floors and a fountain with colored lights that starts every 15 minutes. Terminal C: has a dedicated play zone with adjacent private nursing rooms for breastfeeding moms. == Sleep == A Hilton Garden Inn is on the airport premises between Terminal A and Terminal B. From either terminal there is a covered walkway to the hotel. There are also at least a half dozen hotels within a half mile of the terminals, all offering free airport shuttle vans on demand. These are listed in Monterrey/Eastern suburbs. 1 Hilton Garden Inn Monterrey Aeropuerto, Av. Miguel Aleman Km 24, ☏ +52 81 1156 0041. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 13:00. Modern in-airport hotel with on-site restaurant, fitness center, and indoor swimming pool. M$4500. (updated Jun 2026) == Nearby == Monterrey/Centro Monterrey/Western suburbs Santiago (Nuevo León) Saltillo