Minatitlán airport (MTT)

Minatitlán International Airport (IATA: MTT), opened in 1990, serves the cities of Minatitlán and Coatzacoalcos, in the state of Veracruz. It mainly operates domestic flights to Mexico City.

Official Website: asur.com.mx

Telephone: +52 921 278 0064

Terminals

It consists of a single two-level passenger terminal building. The airport does not operate 24 hours continuously; regular operating hours are from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 157,913 passengers.

Information Desks

Passenger customer service and information desk located in the central terminal lobby.

 Location

The airport is located at km 21.5 of the Carretera Antigua a Minatitlán (Canticas / Cosoleacaque area), about 3.8 km (2 miles) from Coatzacoalcos and 11.5 km (7 miles) north of Minatitlán.

What services does Minatitlán airport (MTT) offer?

The terminal provides essential passenger services during scheduled flight hours.

Finance and Connectivity

• Wi-Fi: complimentary wireless internet access provided by ASUR through a landing page.
• ATMs: cash machines available in the main lobby.
• Currency exchange: no permanent foreign exchange counter within the facility.

Food and Drinks

Coffee shop and light meal options available in both the public area and the departures boarding hall, aligned with commercial flights.

Shopping

Convenience store, newspapers, snacks, and regional handicrafts.

Baggage Services

Luggage lockers or left-luggage facilities are not available. For lost property in public terminal areas, contact airport administration; for checked baggage inquiries, go to the airline counter in the baggage claim area.

Other Services

First aid and emergency medical station inside the terminal.

Public and private transportation

The airport is approximately a 25-35 minute drive from Minatitlán and 25-45 minutes from downtown Coatzacoalcos, depending on traffic conditions.

Authorized Taxis

Official taxi stands are situated right in front of the terminal main entrance. Tickets are purchased at the indoor booth according to destination zones prior to exiting. Both private and shared services are offered.

Ride-sharing apps

Rideshare apps like Uber or Didi operate in the urban area but face federal restrictions for picking up passengers directly inside the airport zone; pick-up must be arranged outside federal grounds.

Buses

There are no regular public transit or intercity coach lines serving the terminal directly. Regional bus connections depart from the central bus stations in Minatitlán or Coatzacoalcos.

Car rental agencies

Car rental desks are located on the ground floor of the passenger terminal. Vehicle collection and returns take place directly in the designated spaces of the surface parking lot opposite the terminal.

Rental Agencies

• Europcar (operating according to flight schedules).
• Hertz.

Due to limited local fleet capacity, booking in advance is strongly recommended.

Parking services at Minatitlán airport (MTT)

An open-air parking lot is located directly opposite the terminal building.

Parking Areas

The lot has ticket-controlled barrier gates and offers spaces for both short-term parking (hourly rate) and long-term parking (daily flat rate).

Important Considerations

There are no off-site private parking facilities offering airport shuttle service in the immediate area.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Facilities and Accessibility

The ground-level terminal features access ramps at main entrances and adapted restrooms for wheelchair users and passengers with reduced mobility.

Special Assistance Requests

Passengers requiring wheelchair support for boarding or disembarking must request the service through their airline at least 24 to 48 hours prior to departure.

Unaccompanied Minors

Assistance for children traveling alone must be arranged directly with the airline, and the mandatory SAM migration authorization form must be provided for Mexican exit regulations.