OMA and Viva announce new Monterrey – San José, Costa Rica route

New Route

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Monterrey, Nuevo León, México, 03 July 2025

The new route, operated by Viva, will commence on October 30, 2025, with two weekly flights.
The initiative aligns with VINCI Airports' strategy to expand OMA’s network and improve passenger experience.
This route strengthens Monterrey's position as a key international hub and boosts economic and cultural ties between Mexico and Costa Rica.

Monterrey, Nuevo León, July 3, 2024 – Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA) and Viva announced a new international route connecting Monterrey International Airport (MTY) with San José, Costa Rica (SJO). Starting October 30, 2025, Viva will operate two weekly flights, enhancing connectivity and fostering tourism and business opportunities between the two regions.

The announcement was made at Monterrey International Airport, with representatives from OMA, Viva, the Costa Rican Embassy, the Costa Rican Tourism Institute, and the Nuevo León Tourism Secretariat in attendance. The new direct route aims to strengthen tourism, cultural exchange, and commercial ties between Mexico and Costa Rica, reflecting OMA´s commitment to expanding Monterrey Airport's connectivity.

VIVA’s flight schedule will be:

Monterrey → San José: Mondays and Fridays, departing at 21:50 h
San José → Monterrey: Tuesdays and Saturdays, departing at 2:20 h

Ricardo Dueñas, CEO of OMA, stated, "The incorporation of this new route reflects our commitment to connecting Monterrey with the most relevant destinations in Latin America. This aligns with the growth vision of OMA and our partner VINCI Airports, focusing on better connecting regions with strategic destinations, promoting tourism and business, and offering passengers a more comfortable and efficient travel experience through modern and well-equipped airports."

This initiative aligns with VINCI’s key pillar of Prosperity, contributing to economic growth in the region by facilitating business and tourism. It also supports Innovation through the expansion of Monterrey Airport's network and the provision of more efficient travel options.

“We are investing strategically in infrastructure to ensure that Monterrey continues to be a world-class airport hub, capable of connecting our region with key destinations internationally," added Ricardo Dueñas.

Monterrey International Airport currently offers 35 domestic and 24 international routes, connecting the region with key destinations across Mexico, the United States, Central America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The ongoing investments in infrastructure, including the recent terminal expansion, reinforce Monterrey’s position as a world-class airport hub.

About OMA

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.

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