Flying from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Monterrey and Oaxaca are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
Each week, there are three Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, take the 06:25 VivaAerobus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 20:00 with VivaAerobus.
To ensure you get on your MTY to OAX flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
VivaAerobus offers direct flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Oaxaca — and maybe even more of Mexico if your schedule allows.
VivaAerobus is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating MTY to OAX flights, VivaAerobus is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MTY and OAX:
Benito Juarez International Airport
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport flight is Rs2,922. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs7,124. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from MTY to OAX by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Of all flights departing from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, 68.87% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport from central Monterrey, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MTY? If you're boarding an early flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OAX instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Xoxocotlan Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from MEX, Economy or Europcar and experience more of Oaxaca and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Xoxocotlan Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
From Xoxocotlan Airport, Oaxaca is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Xoxocotlan Airport (OAX)
March is the busiest month for flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Oaxaca in April.
Book your flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Xoxocotlan Airport for April if you want to explore Oaxaca during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MTY to OAX in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 24ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen Oaxaca. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Around 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience major highlights starting with Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
