Monterrey Airport launches direct Madrid route by Iberia, boosting European connectivity and regional prosperity
· OMA continues to enhance its connection to Europe by partnering with Spain’s leading airline, which will operate in Monterrey for the first time.
· With 65 active routes and over 3.5 million air passengers recorded in the first quarter of 2026, Monterrey Airport reaffirms its dynamism by welcoming new air operators.
· This new offering consolidates the airport as a logistics hub in northern Mexico.
Monterrey, Nuevo León – June 2, 2026 –—OMA today celebrates the launch of its direct route to Madrid, operated by Iberia. This significant development positions Monterrey as a key hub for northern Mexico, strengthening its connection to Europe and fostering regional growth.
The new route, operated three times weekly (Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday) aboard a modern Airbus A330-200 with a capacity for 288 passengers, significantly expands travel and business options to Europe. It is estimated that the operation will offer passengers over 50,000 seats in 2026, fostering a direct and efficient link with Spain and, through Madrid, with Iberia’s extensive proprietary network of 145 destinations in 49 countries and 384 codeshare destinations in 81 countries.
The launch of this route underscores VINCI Airports' commitment to developing positive mobility solutions that drive economic and tourism growth. The significant investments in modernising and expanding Monterrey Airport have equipped the terminal with the increased capacity and technology required for long-haul operations, ensuring a world-class experience for travellers.
To commemorate this milestone, an inauguration event was held at Terminal A of the airport, bringing together key figures such as Nuevo León State Governor Samuel García Sepúlveda, representatives from Iberia, OMA, and Monterrey Airport. The event underscored the synergy between the public and private sectors in driving regional development.
For the Nuevo León Ministry of Tourism, this route represents a crucial advancement. “Nuevo León continues to strengthen its international connectivity with a long-term vision. This new route broadens our connection opportunities with Europe and reinforces our ongoing efforts to establish a more prepared, competitive, and connected state with strategic markets,” stated Maricarmen Martínez Villarreal, Secretary of Tourism of Nuevo León.
Meanwhile, María Jesús López Solás, Iberia's Commercial, Network, and Alliances Director, emphasized the strategic importance for the airline: “The launch of this route marks a milestone in our history and is a key step in the implementation of our Flight Plan 2030, the strategic roadmap guiding our path over the coming years. One of its primary objectives is to further consolidate our leadership position between Latin America and Europe. This new connection with Monterrey allows us to not only expand our network with such an important destination as Nuevo León but also continue building an air bridge between Mexico and Spain, thanks to the more than 820,000 seats we offer this year between the two countries.”
“The Monterrey-Madrid route is a clear manifestation of OMA's strategy to drive Nuevo León’s connectivity and cement its position as Mexico and Latin America’s gateway. Iberia has proven to be a key ally in this vision, and this inauguration validates our investments in the modernization and expansion of the airport,” said Ricardo Dueñas, CEO of OMA.
OMA, under the leadership of its strategic partner VINCI Airports, will continue working to build a cutting-edge airport platform that not only drives economic and tourism growth in the region but also connects passengers with the world efficiently and safely.
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, SAB de CV, better known as OMA, operates and manages 13 international airports in nine states in central and northern Mexico, located in the cities of Monterrey, the third largest metropolitan area in Mexico; Acapulco, Mazatlán, and Zihuatanejo, major tourist destinations; as well as nine other regional centers and border cities. It also manages the NH Collection Hotel in Terminal 2 of Mexico City International Airport and the Hilton Garden Inn at Monterrey International Airport. OMA employs more than 1,200 people to provide passengers and clients with excellent airport and commercial services at its facilities. OMA is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OMA and on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol OMAB. Since December 2022, it has been part of the VINCI Airports network , the world's leading private airport operator.
