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IATA: TIJ · Tijuana, Mexico

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Guide

CapitalCiudad de México
Population130,575,786
CurrencyMXN $ Mexican peso
LanguageSpanish
Time ZoneUTC-07:00 PDT
AirportTIJ
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~12,752,186

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (IATA: TIJ) is a key aviation hub serving Tijuana and the wider Mexico region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Tijuana from TIJ

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at TIJ

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
TIJ / MMTJ
Serves
Tijuana
Country
Mexico
Local time now
22:28 (PDT)
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles
Currency
MXN ($)
Capital
Ciudad de México
Coordinates
32.5411, -116.9700

Alternative airports near TIJ

Los Angeles International Airport · Los Angeles (LAX)205 km
Straight-line distance from TIJ. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

Cheapest fares found from TIJ right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
Guadalajara (GDL)Aeromexico1 stop13 Sep€106
San Jose del Cabo (SJD)Aeromexico1 stop5 Nov€117
Culiacan (CUL)VivaAerobusDirect18 Sep€121
Mazatlan (MZT)VivaAerobusDirect28 Nov€122
Mexico City (MEX)VivaAerobus1 stop26 Sep€132
Morelia (MLM)VolarisDirect6 Sep€140
Puerto Vallarta (PVR)Volaris1 stop2 Oct€160
Durango (DGO)VolarisDirect22 Nov€166
Acapulco (ACA)VolarisDirect8 Oct€178
Veracruz (VER)VolarisDirect11 Sep€197
Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ)Volaris1 stop6 Sep€332
Santa Clara (SAL)Aeromexico1 stop10 Sep€411
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.

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Nonstop destinations from TIJ

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport has published nonstop service to 26 airports across 3 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from TIJ.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
GuadalajaraGDLMexico1,902 km
Mexico CityMEXMexico2,301 km
HermosilloHMOMexico682 km
CuliacánCULMexico1,266 km
Ciudad JuárezCJSMexico997 km
DurangoDGOMexico1,533 km
Shanghai (Pudong)PVGChina10,619 km
AcapulcoACAMexico2,464 km
AguascalientesAGUMexico1,882 km
SilaoBJXMexico1,999 km
ColimaCLQMexico1,988 km
TemixcoCVJMexico2,332 km
La PazLAPMexico1,141 km
Los MochisLMMMexico1,080 km
MoreliaMLMMexico2,121 km
MonterreyMTYMexico1,798 km
MazatlànMZTMexico1,479 km
OaxacaOAXMexico2,667 km
PueblaPBCMexico2,376 km
Puerto VallartaPVRMexico1,756 km
QuerétaroQROMexico2,126 km
San José del CaboSJDMexico1,263 km
TepicTPQMexico1,721 km
UruapanUPNMexico2,084 km

Airlines serving TIJ

3 carriers publish nonstop service at TIJ, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
VolarisY4Budget44
AeromexicoAMFull Service13
VivaAerobusVBBudget2

At the airport

General guidance rather than TIJ-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.