The weather in Albuquerque is generally dry and sunny all year, although temperature variations between winter and summer are extreme. During the summer months (June-August) Albuquerque is extremely hot, the mercury rising to well over 30 degrees most days, particularly during June and July. By contrast winters are cold and daytime temperatures can plummet to below freezing during December and January.
Albuquerque is laid out on a grid making it easy to follow a map and drive yourself around. The easiest place to rent a car is at the airport. If you don’t feel like finding your own way, Albuquerque’s public transportation is excellent. You can find bus routes and fares all over the city. Taxis are everywhere, should you need to hail a cab.
Albuquerque airport overview
Albuquerque International Sunport lives up to its name as a sunny and friendly airport providing easy access New Mexico’s Albuquerque city only 5km (3 miles) to the southeast and well served by public transport systems and taxis.
With only one terminal for all incoming and outgoing passengers, Albuquerque Sunport is easy to find your way around. It’s also well equipped to cater for all its customers and there are a number of gift shopping options and plenty of other amenities.
Using the airport is a relatively simple and stress-free experience. Boarding gates are within easy walking distance of the check-in and security gates. The Spanish-Pueblo architectural style of the airport gives passengers a relaxed and laid back New Mexican feeling – the perfect start or end to any journey.
Albuquerque International Sunport is a hub for Great Lakes Airlines and New Mexico Airlines. Visitors to New Mexico can book flights to Albuquerque International Sunport on a number of other airlines including American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.
The major draw card for this airport is that it is not very busy, which, when compared with larger US airport, makes the security check relatively painless and there are seldom long queues for check-in. On the down-side, passengers should take note that food options inside the terminal are quite limited.