Flights to Tampico
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Tampico is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM), 1 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,366 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (regional) | TAM | 1 km (1 mi) | 8,366 ft | 80 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,366 ft, TAM handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 80 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Tampico
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampico to Mexico City | Mexico | 343 km (213 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Tampico to Houston | United States | 869 km (540 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Tampico to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 348 km (216 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Tampico to Puebla | Mexico | 362 km (225 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Tampico to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 322 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Tampico to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 321 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Tampico to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 414 km (257 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Tampico to San Antonio | United States | 796 km (495 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Tampico to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,349 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Tampico to Zapopan | Mexico | 596 km (370 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Tampico to Guadalajara | Mexico | 593 km (369 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Tampico to Dallas | United States | 1,172 km (728 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Tampico to Mérida | Mexico | 866 km (538 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Tampico to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 336 km (209 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Tampico to Monterrey | Mexico | 452 km (281 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Tampico to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 342 km (212 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Tampico to Fort Worth | United States | 1,162 km (722 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Tampico to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 1,151 km (715 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Tampico to Austin | United States | 888 km (552 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Tampico to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,085 km (674 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Tampico to Cancún | Mexico | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Tampico to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 1,449 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Tampico to Shanghai | China | 12,737 km (7,914 mi) | about 17 h 5 min |
| Tampico to Chongqing | China | 13,685 km (8,503 mi) | about 18 h 18 min |
| Tampico to Chengdu | China | 13,678 km (8,499 mi) | about 18 h 17 min |
| Tampico to Guangzhou | China | 13,946 km (8,666 mi) | about 18 h 38 min |
| Tampico to Shenzhen | China | 13,948 km (8,667 mi) | about 18 h 38 min |
| Tampico to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 15,466 km (9,610 mi) | about 20 h 35 min |
| Tampico to Wuhan | China | 13,208 km (8,207 mi) | about 17 h 41 min |
| Tampico to Lahore | Pakistan | 13,971 km (8,681 mi) | about 18 h 40 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Tampico?
General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) is the closest large airport at 1 km (1 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is TAM from Tampico city centre?
1 km (1 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Tampico on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.