Flying from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Tampico International Airport (TAM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tampico International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Monterrey and Tampico are both in the UTC-6 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
You can choose from five weekly Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tampico International Airport flights. The 09:45 departure with VivaAerobus is the earliest available. VivaAerobus operates the last service of the day at 21:10.
To ensure you get on your MTY to TAM flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
VivaAerobus offers direct flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tampico International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Tampico — and maybe even more of Mexico if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with VivaAerobus on this route.
VivaAerobus is the most punctual carrier that operates MTY to TAM flights, with 77.78% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tampico International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MTY and TAM:
Cancun International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)
Right now, R 217 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tampico International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,256. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book ten months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MTY to TAM.
The cheapest month for flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tampico International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MTY to TAM.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tampico International Airport.
Handy information about Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Of the flights that depart from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, 68.87% arrive on time at their destination.
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Monterrey. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MTY? If you're catching an early flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tampico International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tampico International Airport (TAM)
Consider booking a hotel close to TAM if you're on a late Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tampico International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Tampico International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Keddy By Europcar or Dollar and discover more of Tampico and beyond.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Tampico International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your travel date.
Getting from Tampico International Airport (TAM) to central Tampico
Tampico International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Tampico. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Tampico International Airport (TAM)
June is the busiest month for flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tampico International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Tampico in April.
The warmest month in Tampico is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Tampico International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MTY to TAM in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Tampico, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Journey around 338 kilometres south-west to Mexico City to tick off its top attractions. From Zocalo to Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Tampico, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
