SLPUpdated October 18, 2026

San Luis Potosí­ airport

San Luis Potosi · Mexico

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San Luis Potosí­ airport (SLP)
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SLP · Overview
Weather now
11 °C
Passengers 2025
835 thousand
From the city
28 km

About the airport

San Luis Potosí­ airport (SLP)
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Ponciano Arriaga International Airport or San Luis Potosí International Airport (IATA Code: SLP) serves the city of San Luis Potosí and its metropolitan region. It operates domestic routes connecting key Mexican cities as well as nonstop international flights to major United States gateways.

Official Website: oma.aero

Telephone: +52 444 478 7000

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Terminals

The airport features a single passenger terminal building that houses all commercial operations, both domestic and international. The terminal is open 24 hours a day with security personnel on duty, although check-in counters and screening checkpoints open according to the scheduled departure of the day's first flight (typically starting at 04:00 or 05:00).

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 834,795 passengers.

Information Desks

Information and customer service counters are located in the public concourse facing the check-in counters, with additional assistance available at the airport administrative offices.

Location

The airport is located in the municipality of Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, 28 km (18 miles) north of the city of San Luis Potosí.

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Airlines and terminals All airlines operate their scheduled commercial flights from the main terminal building. Aeroméxico: Mexico City. Aerus: Mexico City (AIFA), Monterrey. American Airlines: Dallas/Fort Worth. United Airlines:… Full guide → Services and VIP lounges The terminal provides various facilities and passenger conveniences. ATMs: Five automated teller machines from BBVA, Santander, Scotiabank, HSBC, and Banco del Bajío are available in the… Full guide → Hotels and overnight stay There are no hotels or sleep capsule facilities inside the airport terminal building. City Express by Marriott San Luis Potosí Oriente (approx. 12 km): offers airport… Full guide → Frequently asked questions The airport is located in Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, 28 km north of San Luis Potosí. Road travel time to the Historic Downtown area typically takes… Full guide →

Getting to and from SLP

The airport is located approximately 28 km from downtown San Luis Potosí, requiring a drive of about 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Authorized Taxis

Taxis operate around the clock with official ticket kiosks located inside the arrivals area. Authorized concessions include Transportación Terrestre Taxis Aeropuerto Nacional San Luis Potosí SLP, Transporte Terrestre Potosino, Transporte de Pasaje y Personal, and Selectaxi Potosino. Rates depend on the destination zone and the service type selected (private or shared). Payments are accepted in cash and by credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express).

Ride-sharing apps

Ride-sharing services such as Uber and DiDi are available throughout the metropolitan area. Once requested, follow the app instructions to meet your driver at the designated curb outside the terminal.

Public transportation

There are no direct public bus or mass transit routes serving the airport grounds. Ground travel options are limited to authorized taxis, rideshare apps, private transfers, and rental cars.

Car rental

Car rental counters are situated on the ground floor of the public terminal area, near the customs and arrivals exit, while vehicle pickup and drop-off take place in the dedicated outdoor lot directly adjacent to the building.

On-site rental agencies

  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Dollar / Hertz
  • Europcar
  • National / Enterprise
  • Sixt

Operating desk hours are aligned with scheduled commercial flight arrivals and departures.

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Parking

An official open-air parking facility is located directly in front of the terminal building, operating 24 hours a day.

Parking Lots

  • Short-Term: Designed for brief stops, passenger drop-offs, or pick-ups lasting a few hours.
  • Long-Term: Suited for travelers leaving their vehicles parked over multiple days.

Important Considerations

Payment can be made at automated payment machines inside and outside the terminal (accepting cash, debit, and credit cards) or online via the official web portal with advance discounts of up to 40%. Frequent travelers can use the rechargeable Parking Pass card, offering a 20% daily discount on short-term rates (minimum reload $500 MXN). Contact: [email protected] / Tel. 800 4000 662.

Check official rates

Rates and schedules updated as of October 16, 2026.

Special assistance

San Luis Potosí International Airport features accessible infrastructure to facilitate smooth transit for passengers with special needs or reduced mobility.

Special assistance requests

Passengers requiring wheelchair support or boarding assistance should notify their airline at least 24 to 48 hours prior to flight departure, or request help upon arriving at the check-in counters.

Accessibility and facilities

The single-level terminal provides street-level entrances, standard ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms, handrails, directional signage, and tactile pavement for visually impaired travelers. The parking facility features designated and reserved spots for disabled drivers and passengers.

Service animals and pets

An outdoor pet relief area is available outside the building. Certified guide and service animals are permitted inside the terminal building and the VIP lounge when leashed.

Unaccompanied minors

Unaccompanied minor escort services must be arranged directly with each operating airline in accordance with their respective rules and age policies.

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