Flying from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Culiacan International Airport (CUL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Culiacan's timezone is UTC-7, making Culiacan one hour behind Monterrey.
Flights from MTY to CUL start from 06:00 — the earliest with VivaAerobus. The last service of the day is at 20:10 with VivaAerobus. Overall, you can take your pick of seven weekly Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your MTY to CUL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Travelling to Culiacan (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is a cinch with VivaAerobus. This popular airline offers direct flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is VivaAerobus.
Among carriers operating MTY to CUL flights, VivaAerobus has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MTY and CUL:
Los Cabos International Airport
Tijuana Airport
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
At the moment, 33 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 73 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MTY to CUL.
The cheapest month for flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MTY to CUL.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Of all flights leaving Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, 68.87% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Monterrey to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MTY:
Arriving at Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
Consider booking a hotel close to CUL if you're on a late Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Culiacan International Airport rental car and explore Culiacan and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, MEX and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Increase your likelihood of securing the best possible rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Culiacan International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Culiacan International Airport (CUL) to central Culiacan
From Culiacan International Airport, Culiacan is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Culiacan. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Culiacan International Airport for June if you want to go to Culiacan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MTY to CUL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Culiacan is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres north of Culiacan, a trip to Chihuahua will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Catedral de Chihuahua, Copper Canyon 5 day train journey | Mexico (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Casa Chihuahua.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Mexico, consider Torreon, roughly 402 kilometres east of Culiacan. Museo Arocena, Alameda Zaragoza and Plaza de Armas are among the biggest draws.