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QRO Querétaro Intercontinental Airport

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Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) serves San Miguel de Allende, about 65 km southeast 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.

IATAQRO
ICAOMMQT
ServesSan Miguel de Allende
From centre67 km
Non-stop5
Airlines6
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico City
Elevation1919 m

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The airport in numbers

Querétaro Intercontinental Airport — facts & history

We pulled Querétaro Intercontinental Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.8M passengers in 2023.

Opened
2004
22 years ago
Passengers / year
1.8M
as of 2023
Elevation
1919 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2006–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Querétaro Intercontinental Airport to San Miguel de Allende

The airport is about 65 km southeast of San Miguel de Allende, about 70 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: $886–$1407.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~49 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~70 min$886–$1407
Private transfer~70 minfixed upfront
Car rental~70 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From QRO 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 Queretaro21 km45 min$302–$479
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Querétaro Intercontinental Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$886–$1407 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 Queretaro ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Querétaro Intercontinental Airport

Non-stop flights to about 5 destinations, operated by 6 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Volaris · American Airlines · AeroMéxico · United Airlines · US Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Querétaro Intercontinental 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 Querétaro Intercontinental Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Querétaro Intercontinental 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 65 km southeast of San Miguel de Allende, about 70 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Querétaro Intercontinental Airport to San Miguel de Allende?
Roughly $886–$1407 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Querétaro Intercontinental 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 Querétaro Intercontinental 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 Querétaro Intercontinental 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 Querétaro Intercontinental Airport?
About 5 destinations, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Monterrey, Houston, Cancun. 6 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 Querétaro Intercontinental 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 Querétaro Intercontinental Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Querétaro Intercontinental 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

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