Travelling from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Oaxaca Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Monterrey and Oaxaca share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Pack your bags and choose from nine weekly Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Oaxaca Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MTY to OAX flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Viva Aerobus is your ticket to exploring Oaxaca (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Mexico!). Check out the direct flights from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Oaxaca Airport offered by this carrier.
Viva Aerobus is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Viva Aerobus is a leader in on-time performance for MTY to OAX flights, with 85.71% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Oaxaca Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MTY and OAX include:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
Handy information about Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from MTY reach their destination on time.
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Monterrey. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Oaxaca Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MTY:
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
Consider booking a hotel near OAX if you're on a late Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Oaxaca Airport rental car and discover Oaxaca and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Economy and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Oaxaca Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Oaxaca Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Oaxaca. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Oaxaca Airport for April if you'd like to explore Oaxaca during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MTY to OAX sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Oaxaca is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, a visit to Mexico City will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca. No trip is complete without experiencing Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.


