Monterrey Airport Establishes Itself as Mexico’s Gateway to the World: Over 100,000 International Passengers Welcomed in the First Half of June
- Between Friday, June 12 and Sunday, June 14 alone, Monterrey airport saw a 7% increase in international travelers compared to the same period last year.
- Equipped with new technologies that streamline transit and enhance the user experience, Monterrey Airport continues to solidify its position as one of the primary entry points to northern Mexico for international visitors.
Monterrey, N.L., June 17, 2026 – As Monterrey welcomes visitors from across the globe for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Monterrey International Airport has handled a total of 618,636 passengers between June 1 and June 15, including 101,238 international travelers. This reflects a 1.3% increase in the international segment, reaffirming its role as one of northern Mexico’s main gateways.
From June 12 to June 14 alone, a weekend coinciding with the start of World Cup activities in the city, the airport served 23,426 international passengers. This figure is 7% higher than the same period last year, driven by the arrival of visitors, fans, work teams, media personnel, and business travelers connected to the economic and tourism activities generated by this global event.
The airport’s extensive network of international routes, along with new destinations and increased frequencies, has enabled efficient service for the high demand of travelers arriving in the city during this busy period.
"Monterrey International Airport continues to play a key role in the region’s connectivity, facilitating the arrival of national and international visitors and contributing to the positioning of Nuevo León as a globally relevant destination. This confirms the strategic value of the investment of more than 8 billion pesos that we continue to implement to expand, modernize, and transform Monterrey’s airport into the northern hub of Mexico,” said Ricardo Dueñas, CEO of OMA.
With three more World Cup matches set to take place in the city over the coming weeks, international passenger traffic is expected to continue rising.
Currently, the airport operates flights to more than 66 destinations, 26 of which are international. It remains focused on executing its infrastructure, technology, and passenger experience investment and modernization program to meet sustained growth in air travel demand and strengthen its operational capacity for the years ahead.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA, operates 13 international airports in nine states of central and northern Mexico. OMA’s airports serve Monterrey, Mexico’s third largest metropolitan area, the tourist destinations of Acapulco, Mazatlán, and Zihuatanejo, and nine other regional centers and border cities. OMA also operates the NH Collection Hotel inside Terminal 2 of the Mexico City airport and the Hilton Garden Inn at the Monterrey airport. OMA employs over 1,200 persons in order to offer passengers and clients airport and commercial services in facilities. OMA is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (OMA) and on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (OMAB). Since December 2022, OMA is part of VINCI Airports, the world´s leading private airport operator.
