Flying from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Culiacan International Airport (CUL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport takes an average of 1 hour 32 minutes. The timezone in Culiacan is UTC-7, so it's 1 hour behind Monterrey.
Flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport start from 06:00 — the earliest with VivaAerobus. The latest departure is the 21:15 option with VivaAerobus. Overall, you can take your pick of 7 services every week between MTY and CUL.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Culiacan (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is straightforward with VivaAerobus. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport.
If you want to break up your flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the MTY - CUL route include:
Tijuana Airport
Los Cabos International Airport
Santa Lucia Air Force Base
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from MTY to CUL, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't required since you're traveling within Mexico. As long as you have some other identity document, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport is C$13. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$102. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MTY to CUL.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Finding a cheap ticket from MTY to CUL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has fallen.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Located around 31 kilometres from the center of Monterrey, Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MTY:
Arriving at Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
Reserve a hotel close to CUL if you're taking a late flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Culiacan International Airport (CUL) to central Culiacan
From Culiacan International Airport, Culiacan is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Culiacan in April.
The warmest month in Culiacan is June, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from MTY to CUL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Culiacan
As soon as you've locked in your flights from MTY to CUL, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Culiacan. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Catedral Basilica De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario and MASIN Museo de Arte de Sinaloa are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Culiacan to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Centro de Ciencias de Sinaloa.
Complete your Culiacan trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Culiacan International Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Culiacan escape.
