Public transportation options in Monterrey include a metro system and a public bus system, both of which make it relatively easy to get around the city without a car. For times when a car is necessary, though, taxis can be arranged by phone and are generally an affordable option. Hire cars are also available, and visitors generally find Monterrey navigable by car.
Getting from the Airport to the City
General Mariano Escobedo International Airport, also known as Monterrey International Airport (MTY), is the primary airport serving the city. About 30km from the city centre, the airport is well connected to Monterrey by an express bus service that runs directly from the city to the airport. Taxis can also be hired at the airport, and car hires are available.
Monterrey airport overview
Along with Del Norte International Airport, General Mariano Escobedo International Airport is the major hub for traffic to and from Monterrey, in northeast Mexico. The airport has three modern terminals which, although small, process about five million passengers each year.
Monterrey is considered one of the cleanest and safest cities in Mexico, and the airport shares this reputation. The airport is frequented by a large number of Mexican business travellers and the modern facilities are kept in great shape.
While most of the airport’s traffic is domestic (coming from cities such as Mexico City, Cancun, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Tijuana and Oaxaca), flights to General Mariano Escobedo Airport are available from several cities around the United States such as Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Miami.