Travelling from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tijuana Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Tijuana is UTC-8, which is two hours behind Monterrey.
There are 26 Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tijuana Airport flights every week.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MTY to TIJ flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Tijuana (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Volaris. This popular airline offers direct flights from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tijuana Airport.
Volaris is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 84.91% of services landing on schedule, Viva Aerobus has the best on-time record for MTY to TIJ flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tijuana Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MTY and TIJ:
Los Cabos International Airport
Silao Airport
Culiacan Airport
Handy information about Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart MTY land on time.
Central Monterrey to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MTY? If you're boarding an early flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tijuana Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Consider staying in a hotel near TIJ if you're catching a late Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tijuana Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and discover more of Tijuana and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Tijuana Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tijuana Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Tijuana based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tijuana Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tijuana, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MTY to TIJ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Tijuana, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Journey around 145 kilometres east to Mexicali to check off its must-visit sights. From Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe to Dino Park and Espacio Cultural Artmósferas, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ensenada is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Tijuana. No journey is complete without seeing La Bufadora, Hussong’s Cantina and Rivera del Pacifico.
