Travelling from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Tucson International Airport (TUS): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ABQ to TUS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like October? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Albuquerque Airport to Tucson International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ABQ and TUS include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Handy information about Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
ABQ is located at 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
85% of flights departing from Albuquerque Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from ABQ.
Central Albuquerque to Albuquerque Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near ABQ. Whether you have an early flight from Albuquerque Airport to Tucson International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Tucson International Airport (TUS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Albuquerque Airport to Tucson International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TUS instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tucson International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and venture far and wide through Tucson and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tucson International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to central Tucson
The address for TUS is 7005 South Plumer Ave..
Tucson International Airport to central Tucson has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Albuquerque Airport to Tucson International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Tucson. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Albuquerque Airport to Tucson International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Tucson, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ABQ to TUS in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Tucson has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres north-west of Tucson, a trip to Phoenix will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.
El Paso is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 434 kilometres east of Tucson. No journey is complete without seeing Franklin Mountains State Park, Franklin Mountains State Park and Wyler Aerial Tramway.
