Travelling from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ): what you need to know
Your MFE to ABQ flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mcallen Airport to Albuquerque Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between MFE and ABQ include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
Handy information about Mcallen Airport (MFE)
The address for MFE is 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
Mcallen Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from MFE land on time.
To get to Mcallen Airport from central Mcallen, it takes about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MFE? If you've booked an early flight from Mcallen Airport to Albuquerque Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
Reserve a hotel close to ABQ if you're on a late Mcallen Airport to Albuquerque Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Albuquerque Airport rental car and explore Albuquerque and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Budget and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Albuquerque Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to central Albuquerque
ABQ is located at 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
From Albuquerque Airport, Albuquerque is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Mcallen Airport to Albuquerque Airport is March, while October is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Albuquerque based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Mcallen Airport to Albuquerque Airport for July if you'd like to go to Albuquerque during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MFE to ABQ in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
El Paso is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Albuquerque. Around 370 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Franklin Mountains State Park, Franklin Mountains State Park and Wyler Aerial Tramway.
Around 451 kilometres north of Albuquerque, Colorado Springs is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon.