All Direct Transfer Routes From Monterrey International Airport (General Mariano Escobedo) (MTY)
MTY
30 min
Monterrey Airport (MTY) in Apodaca is 24 km northeast of downtown. An authorized airport taxi or Uber takes 30-40 minutes for 380 - 500 MXN (~$20 - $26 USD) directly to Macroplaza, Barrio Antiguo, or upscale San Pedro Garza García. Budget travelers can take the Ruta Express public bus directly from Terminal A & C to Y Griega Metro Station in 45 minutes for just 15 MXN (~$0.75 USD).
Terminals & Station Layout
MTY has three distinct passenger terminals: Terminal A (international and legacy domestic), Terminal B (modern Aeroméxico hub), and Terminal C (low-cost VivaAerobus terminal). A free inter-terminal shuttle operates every 10-15 minutes.
Taxi Rules & Scams to Avoid
Buy official taxi vouchers at ticket booths inside each terminal before exiting. Uber and DiDi pick up outside Terminal A and B.
Late-Night Arrivals (After Midnight)
Official taxi booths remain open for all late-night arrivals. Express buses to Monterrey city center stop running around 22:00.
STRESS-FREE DOOR-TO-DOOR OPTION
Prefer a Driver Waiting at Monterrey (MTY) Arrivals?
Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
ARRIVAL CONNECTIVITY & RIDE-HAILING TIP
Need Mobile Data at the Terminal for Uber / DiDi & Maps?
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Uber / DiDi pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.