PBCUpdated October 15, 2026

Puebla airport

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Puebla airport (PBC)
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Passengers 2025
1.3 million
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25 km

About the airport

Puebla airport (PBC)
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Hermanos Serdán International Airport or Puebla International Airport (IATA: PBC), opened on November 18, 1985, serves the Puebla-Tlaxcala metropolitan area and operates as an alternate air terminal for central Mexico. It connects domestic business and leisure destinations across Mexico as well as a non-stop international route to the United States.

Official Website: gob.mx/mundomaya

Phone: +52 227 102 5080

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Terminals

The airport operates through a single, compact single-story terminal building that groups check-in counters, security checkpoints, and boarding lounges for both domestic and international flights in a linear layout. The terminal is open 24 hours a day, although commercial activities and flights shut down overnight.

Annual Passenger Traffic (2025): 1.3 million passengers.

Information Desks

An information and customer service desk is located in the central public concourse of the terminal.

Location

The airport is located in the municipality of Huejotzingo, 25 km (17 miles) northwest of Puebla city centre.

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Airlines and terminals All commercial flights operate out of the single terminal building: Viva (Viva Aerobus): Domestic flights to Cancun, Guadalajara, Merida, Monterrey, and Tijuana. Volaris: Domestic flights to… Full guide → Services and VIP lounges Puebla Airport terminal provides essential amenities and travel services for passengers prior to departure: ATMs: Located in the public central hall. Currency exchange: A small exchange… Full guide → Hotels and overnight stay There are no transit hotels or sleeping cabins inside the airport terminal building. HIT Hoteles Aeropuerto Puebla: Located directly across the street from the airport grounds… Full guide → Frequently asked questions Scheduled services are operated by Viva (Viva Aerobus), Volaris, and United Express/United Airlines, along with seasonal charter flights by Magnicharters. Domestic destinations include Cancun, Monterrey, Tijuana,… Full guide →

Getting to and from PBC

Ground travel between the airport and urban areas in Puebla and Cholula usually takes between 35 and 50 minutes depending on traffic.

Buses

Estrella Roja operates direct coaches between the airport terminal and Puebla Central Bus Station (CAPU). A single one-way ticket costs approximately $98 MXN per passenger.

Rates updated as of October 15, 2026.

Authorized Taxis

Authorized taxi cabs are located outside the main terminal exit, with ticket booths in the arrivals concourse. A ride to Puebla's historic downtown costs around $650 MXN, while trips to San Pedro Cholula are about $790 MXN.

Rates updated as of October 15, 2026.

Ride-Sharing

Ride-hailing apps such as Uber, DiDi, and inDrive are available throughout the metropolitan area and can be requested upon arrival. Pick-up spots are located in the designated outer parking curbs or across the main terminal entrance.

Private Transfers

Executive transport and pre-booked private vans can be arranged to the industrial corridors of Huejotzingo and San Martin Texmelucan, San Pedro Cholula, and the Val'Quirico complex.

Car rental

Car Rental Desks

Car rental offices are located in the arrivals concourse of the main terminal. Vehicles are picked up and returned in the frontal airport parking area.

  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Fox
  • Hertz
  • National / Alamo / Enterprise
  • Budget

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Parking

An open-air parking facility is situated directly in front of the terminal building, just steps from the main doors without requiring any shuttle connection.

Parking Lots

The lot is fenced and features a payment booth and 24-hour surveillance for both short-term visits and long-stay overnight parking.

Estimated Rates

  • First hour or fraction: ~$45.00 MXN.
  • Additional hour: ~$25.00 MXN.
  • Full day (long-stay / overnight): between $150.00 and $350.00 MXN per day depending on duration and section.
  • Lost ticket: ~$300.00 MXN fee plus accrued parking time.

Rates updated as of October 15, 2026.

Special assistance

Infrastructure and Accessibility

The passenger terminal is arranged entirely on a single ground floor level, avoiding stairs or steep level changes. It features access ramps for pedestrians and vehicles, as well as adapted restrooms for travelers with reduced mobility.

Special Assistance

Passengers requiring wheelchair support or assistance during boarding and disembarking must coordinate with their airline at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled flight.

Unaccompanied Minors

Children traveling unaccompanied must arrange escort services directly with the operating airline in compliance with their individual travel regulations.

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