Albuquerque to Monterrey flights
Monterrey lies 1,208 km (751 mi) south-east of Albuquerque, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Albuquerque | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 564,559 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 1,513 m (4,964 ft) | 560 m (1,837 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
| Nearest large airport | ABQ, 6 km out | MTY, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 87101–87199 | 21913–95858 |
What changes when you arrive in Monterrey
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Albuquerque
Albuquerque is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 13,793-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF, 78 km).
Arriving in Monterrey
Monterrey is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Monterrey International Airport (MTY), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterrey International Airport | MTY | 24 km (15 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,278 ft |
| Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (regional) | SLW | 63 km (39 mi) | 9,506 ft | 4,778 ft |
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Staying in Monterrey
Our booking partner lists 404 places to stay in Monterrey. Of the 253 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (135), and 23 are five-star. Across 143 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 80,968 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Monterrey from Albuquerque?
1,208 km (751 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Albuquerque.
How long does it take to get from Albuquerque to Monterrey by air?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Albuquerque and Monterrey?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Albuquerque to Monterrey flights?
Typically Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY); Monterrey also has SLW.
What currency do I need in Monterrey?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Monterrey?
Our booking partner lists 404 places to stay in Monterrey, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.