General Mariano Escobedo International Airport Overview
Airport Code
MTY
Full Airport Name
(Monterrey) General Mariano Escobedo International Airport
Address
Carretera Miguel Alemán Km. 24, Monterrey, Nuevo León, 66600, Mexico
Country Code
52
Telephone
(081) 8288 7700
Website
www.oma.aero
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT - 6 (GMT - 5 from first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is situated 24km (15 miles) northeast of Monterrey.
Airport News
A third terminal is under construction, with completion due in late 2008/early 2009.
Driving Directions
From Monterrey city center, take Avenida Constitución, then Carretera Miguel Alemán and follow the airport exit signs.
Car Parking
The car park is located in front of the terminal building. Short- and long-term parking is available. The long-term parking area is located at the rear of the car park, 100m (91 yards) from the terminals.
Car Hire
International and local car hire companies are represented at the airport, including Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty.
Public Transport
There are no public transport options from the airport. Taxi and privately hired cars are the only two options.
Road
Taxi: Several taxi companies provide services to/from the airport (journey time - 30 minutes). Travelers can buy pre-paid tickets at designated airport desks. Suburban (tel: (081) 8352 2511; website: www.suburban.com.mx) offers pre-booked taxis.
Information and Help Desks
There are two help and information desks at the airport: one is located in National Arrivals and the other in International Arrivals.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There is a bureau de change and several ATMs.
Eating and drinking: There are several restaurants and snack bars.
Shopping: Duty-free and gift shops are available.
Luggage: There are no left-luggage facilities at the airport.
Conference and Business Facilities
Airlines have executive lounges for business-class passengers and club members, such as the Aeromexico Premier Salón Lounge, which is located on the ground floor of the International Departures lounge (next to the restaurant) and offers Wi-Fi Internet access, fax and photocopying. Business and conference facilities can be found at the nearby hotels. The nearby Hampton Inn - Monterrey Airport (tel: (081) 8196 8500) has a business center and services including express mail, fax, photocopying and printing; the hotel also offers meeting rooms with audiovisual equipment for hire. The Best Western Monterrey Airport (tel: (081) 8220 3200) has a fully equipped business center and a boardroom for meetings. Courtyard by Marriott - Monterrey Airport (tel: (081) 8625 5050) is equipped with a business center and four meeting rooms. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
The airport is physically accessible with lifts and ramped access. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.
Hotels
There are no hotels on site. The Hampton Inn - Monterrey Airport (tel: (081) 8196 8500; website: www.hamptoninn.com) is a two-minute drive from the airport on Highway 54. The Best Western Monterrey Airport (tel: (081) 8220 3200; website: www.bestwestern.com), the Courtyard by Marriott - Monterrey Airport (tel: (081) 8196 7900; website: www.marriott.com), the Fairfield Inn Monterrey Airport (tel: (081) 8196 8900; website: www.marriott.com) and the Ibis Monterrey Airport (tel: (081) 8196 4040; website: www.ibishotel.com) are all under a five-minute drive from the airport.
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