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CYW Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport

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Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) serves San Miguel de Allende, about 45 km south of San Miguel de Allende. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACYW
ICAOMMCY
ServesSan Miguel de Allende
From centre44 km
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico City
Elevation1740 m

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The airport in numbers

Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport — facts & history

We pulled Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 14 passengers in 2014, against a peak of 3,318 in 2007.

Passengers / year
14
as of 2014
Peak traffic
3,318
in 2007
Elevation
1740 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1993–2014

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport to San Miguel de Allende

The airport is about 45 km south of San Miguel de Allende, about 61 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Buy a taxi ticket in advance from an 'taxi autorizado' desk inside the terminal. Don't take a taxi outside. Uber/DiDi are legal in most cities (not always allowed to pick up at MEX). Estimated fare to the centre: $591–$939.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~43 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~61 min$591–$939
Private transfer~61 minfixed upfront
Car rental~61 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From CYW to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Santiago de Queretaro52 km73 min$697–$1107
Leon de los Aldama105 km110 min$1373–$2180
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$591–$939 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Celaya ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Celaya shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport to the centre of San Miguel de Allende?
No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi. The airport is about 45 km south of San Miguel de Allende, about 61 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport to San Miguel de Allende?
Roughly $591–$939 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport?
Buy a taxi ticket in advance from an 'taxi autorizado' desk inside the terminal. Don't take a taxi outside. Uber/DiDi are legal in most cities (not always allowed to pick up at MEX).
What's the cheapest way from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport to San Miguel de Allende?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi.
Can I get from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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