Airport

NLD Quetzalcóatl International Airport

Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD) serves Nuevo Laredo. 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.

IATANLD
ICAOMMNL
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico City
Elevation148 m

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The airport in numbers

Quetzalcóatl International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Quetzalcóatl International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 167,165 passengers in 2025, against a peak of 197,673 in 2023.

Passengers / year
167,165
as of 2025
Peak traffic
197,673
in 2023
Elevation
148 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares
Passengers per year, 2006–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Quetzalcóatl International Airport to Nuevo Laredo

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).

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Quetzalcóatl International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Nuevo Laredo ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Quetzalcóatl International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: AeroMéxico

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Quetzalcóatl International 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 Quetzalcóatl International Airport

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

Rates in Nuevo Laredo shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Quetzalcóatl International Airport to the centre of Nuevo Laredo?
No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi.
Can I use a ride app from Quetzalcóatl International 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 Quetzalcóatl International Airport to Nuevo Laredo?
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 Quetzalcóatl International 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.
Where can I fly non-stop from Quetzalcóatl International Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Mexico City. 1 airlines operate here.
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 Quetzalcóatl International 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 Quetzalcóatl International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Quetzalcóatl International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026