Monterrey General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) Information
(Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico)
The General Mariano Escobedo International Airport is one of Mexico's most modern air facilities, serving the city of Monterrey and the surrounding region. With more than five million travellers using this complex every year, it ranks as Mexico's fourth-busiest airport.
There are over 300 daily direct flights to roughly 35 cities around Mexico and the
United States.
Mexico City, Chihuahua, Tijuana and
Guadalajara are the main Mexican destinations, while the US cities of
Atlanta,
Detroit,
Las Vegas,
Orlando,
Dallas and
Houston all have regular direct services.
The airport has three terminals (A, B and C), which are equipped with a full array of facilities and services for passengers. Terminal B, which opened in 2010, is one of North America's most modern terminals. A shuttle bus runs continuously between the three terminals.
The new Skybus Express bus service sees modern, air-conditioned buses run straight from the airport to the heart of Monterrey. Taxis and car rentals are the other transport options. Driving here is easy thanks to the wide National Highway 54 that heads directly to Monterrey and intersects with the ring roads that surround the city.
General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY)
Address: Carretera Miguel Alemán Km 24, Monterrey, Nuevo León, 66600, Mexico
Tel: +52 81 8288 7700
The General Mariano Escobedo International Airport is around 15 km / 9 miles north-east of downtown Monterrey, being connected by the National Highway 54 and located next to the Finsa Industrial Park. With its modern and spacious terminals, the airport rarely disappoints travellers when it comes to amenities and atmosphere. Good transport options, from a direct express bus to taxis and car hire, make it easy to reach Monterrey relatively quickly.
Facilities:
- Five banks have branches in the airport, while there are ATMs and currency exchange outlets
- Around a dozen cafés, bars, fast-food outlets and coffee shops including Flaps, Wings and the Blue Sky Bar
- Shops such as Stanza, Cloe and News & Books are on hand for gifts. Further stores sell clothing, reading material, travel sundries and more
- Duty free shopping is found inside the International Departures area
- Travel shops and tourism information booths are available at Terminals A and C
- International car hire chains including Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty, as well as some local companies, are represented outside Arrivals at Terminal A
- The airport is fully accessible to disabled travellers
- Three VIP lounges are available for Aeromexico passengers and American Express card holders
- Short-term and long-term parking is available adjacent to all three terminals
Taxis
Official taxis and vans are available for hire, with rates based on a zone system. The type of vehicle and the number of passengers will determine the total fare. Reputable taxi companies include Paraiso, Taxis Movil Aca and Transportes Nuevo Milenio. Travellers must buy a voucher at one of the taxi kiosks outside of Arrivals in Terminals A or C.
Cars
Renting a car is also a popular choice for travellers who need to move around Monterrey. There are eight well-known global car hire chains to choose from. Their kiosks are situated outside of Arrivals at Terminal A. Driving into Monterrey is quick and easy via the National Highway 54 (Dr. Gonzalez - Apodaca), which goes from the airport straight to downtown, passing over the city's main ring roads en route. The journey takes around 30 minutes.
Buses
The SkyBus express bus service offers air-conditioned luxury shuttle buses that boast Wi-Fi Internet, videos and bathrooms onboard. These shuttles depart from right outside of the terminals and stop in downtown Monterrey, at the SkyBus Valle Oriente station on the Avenida Lazaro Cardenas. Buses depart the airport from 06:00 to 23:00 for the 45-minute journey. From Monterrey, these same shuttles depart from 04:30 to 21:30 daily. Advanced seat reservations are highly recommended.
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