Flying from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Matamoros Airport (MAM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Matamoros Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
To ensure you get on your MTY to MAM flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Matamoros (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is easy with Aerotransportes Rafilher. This popular airline has direct flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Matamoros Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Aerotransportes Rafilher on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Matamoros Airport (MAM)
C$168 is the lowest price for a one-way Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Matamoros Airport flight. Return flights start from C$288. These fares can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from MTY to MAM by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Matamoros Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MTY to MAM.
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Handy information about Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
When it comes to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport's on-time performance, 68.87% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport from central Monterrey, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MTY? If you're boarding an early flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Matamoros Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Matamoros Airport (MAM)
Hop off your Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Matamoros Airport flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a comfortable option that's not too far from MAM, consider City Express by Marriott Matamoros.
Go beyond Matamoros and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab a Matamoros Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Matamoros Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Matamoros Airport (MAM) to central Matamoros
Matamoros Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Matamoros. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Matamoros Airport (MAM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Matamoros Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Matamoros. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Matamoros Airport for August if you want to explore Matamoros during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MTY to MAM sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Monterrey is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Matamoros. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Macroplaza, Parque Fundidora and Museo del Obispado.
Saltillo is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 354 kilometres west of Matamoros. No journey is complete without a visit to Plaza del Congreso, Parque Frijol and Bibiloparque Sur.
