Travelling from Monterrey to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS): What you need to know
Monterrey's main airport is Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY). Check out your options for departing from this terminal when booking your flights from Monterrey to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS).
The average duration of a direct Monterrey to Piedras Negras International Airport flight is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Piedras Negras International Airport is located in Piedras Negras. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Monterrey.
The busiest route is from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS), with 21 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from MTY to PDS is the 7am Aerotransportes Rafilher option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 5:10pm with Aerotransportes Rafilher.
To ensure you get on your flight from Monterrey to PDS, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Monterrey
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Fly without interruptions from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY). Nonstop flights from Monterrey to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) are available from here.
Book your direct flight from Monterrey to Piedras Negras International Airport with Aerotransportes Rafilher. This popular airline offers services from MTY.
Aerotransportes Rafilher is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from MTY to PDS.
MTY is around 31 kilometres from central Monterrey. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Monterrey to Piedras Negras International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport:
When it comes to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.87% of flights complete their journey on time.
About Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Monterrey to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Monterrey to Piedras Negras International Airport is R 3,616. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,939. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Monterrey to PDS, book your plane ticket three months before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Monterrey to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Piedras Negras. October is when most people book flights from Monterrey to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Monterrey to PDS plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Piedras Negras to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Monterrey to Piedras Negras International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Piedras Negras
Once you've booked your flight from Monterrey to Piedras Negras International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Piedras Negras:
Parque Rosas and Park Juárez are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Piedras Negras itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Acuario BlueDeep.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Piedras Negras, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel around 161 kilometres south-east to Nuevo Laredo to check off its top sights. From Altar de la santa muerte to Plaza Pública La Libertad and Amazonas pool, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Mexico, consider Monclova, roughly 209 kilometres south-west of Piedras Negras. Plaza Principal, Plaza Sabino and Museo Coahuila y Texas are key highlights.