Hermanos Serdán International Airport
Also known as: Puebla Airport, Puebla International Airport, Hermanos Serdán Airport, PBC Airport.
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Hermanos Serdán International Airport, known as Puebla International Airport (PBC), serves the city of Puebla and its metropolitan area in central Mexico. It sits in the municipality of Huejotzingo, northwest of the city.
Volaris made Puebla a hub in 2026 and runs most flights, to Cancún, Tijuana, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Huatulco, Aguascalientes, Tuxtla Gutiérrez and Villahermosa, and to Los Angeles, Houston and Newark in the United States. Viva Aerobus flies to Cancún, Guadalajara, Mérida, Monterrey and Tijuana, and United Airlines flies to Houston. Cancún, Tijuana and Monterrey are the busiest routes.
The airport has a single-story terminal for domestic and international flights, with a departures concourse of five gates and a lounge. Passenger numbers passed one million for the first time in 2024.
From the airport, travelers head to Puebla's historic center, to Cholula and its Great Pyramid, and to Atlixco and the towns around the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica (GAFSACOMM)
- Runway
One runway, 17/35, 3,600 m
- Passengers per year
About 1.26 million in 2025
- Opened
1985
- Hub
Volaris, since June 2026
Arrival tips for Hermanos Serdán International Airport
Puebla has one single-story terminal, so every flight arrives in the same building.
If you arrive on an international flight, such as from Houston, Los Angeles or Newark, you clear immigration first. Have your passport and your flight details ready; visitors from many countries do not need a visa, but check the rules for your passport before you travel. After immigration, collect your bags at baggage claim and pass through customs.
Domestic passengers go straight to baggage claim and then out to the arrivals area.
Plan your ride into the city before you land: a pre-booked transfer, a taxi or a rental car. If you booked a transfer, your driver waits for you as you leave the arrivals area. Puebla sits at about 2,200 m, so if you are coming from the coast, take it easy on your first day.
Ground transportation
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Book a transfer from PBCPrivate transfer
A pre-booked driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to Puebla's historic center, Cholula or Atlixco. It suits families and anyone with luggage.
Taxi from Puebla airport
Taxis serve the terminal. Confirm the destination before you set off.
Rental car
Useful if you plan to tour Cholula, Atlixco and the towns around the volcanoes.
Terminals
Main terminal
The only passenger terminal, a single-story building used by every airline for domestic and international flights, with five gates.
Airlines commonly assigned here: United Airlines, Viva Aerobus, Volaris
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
Check-in
In the single-story passenger terminal.
Baggage claim
On the arrivals side, before customs for international flights.
Departure gates
Five gates in the departures concourse.
Lounge
One lounge in the departures area; see Airport lounges.
Executive aviation
Separate facilities for private and executive flights.
Cargo center
The Logistic Airport Center handles air cargo next to the passenger area.
Airport lounges
Departures lounge
One lounge in the departures area, managed by Global Lounge Network. Access depends on your ticket, airline status or card, so check before you fly.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
Request wheelchair or mobility assistance through your airline when you book, and confirm it at least 48 hours before you fly.
Reduced mobility
The terminal is on one level, so there are no stairs between check-in and the gates. Ask your airline how boarding assistance is provided at your gate.
Service animals
Rules for service and emotional support animals are set by each airline, so check with yours before you travel and carry the required documents.
Assistance on arrival
Airline staff meet passengers who requested assistance at the aircraft and accompany them through immigration, baggage claim and customs to the arrivals area.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Puebla airport?
Puebla International Airport is in the municipality of Huejotzingo, northwest of the city of Puebla, and serves the whole Puebla metropolitan area. Its official name is Hermanos Serdán International Airport, after the Serdán siblings, leaders of the anti-reelection movement during the Mexican Revolution.
Which airlines fly to Puebla airport?
Volaris runs most flights and has used Puebla as a hub since 2026, with routes across Mexico and to Los Angeles, Houston and Newark. Viva Aerobus flies to Cancún, Guadalajara, Mérida, Monterrey and Tijuana, and United Airlines flies to Houston. Cancún, Tijuana and Monterrey are the busiest routes.
Are there flights from the US to Puebla?
Yes. United Airlines and Volaris fly between Houston Intercontinental and Puebla, and Volaris also flies to Los Angeles and Newark, with Chicago O'Hare planned from December 2026. International passengers clear immigration and customs in the single terminal before reaching the arrivals area.
How many terminals does Puebla airport have?
Puebla airport has one single-story passenger terminal for domestic and international flights, able to handle up to 450 passengers an hour. Its departures concourse has five gates and a lounge, so there is no need to change terminals for a connection.
Is there a lounge at Puebla airport?
Yes. Puebla airport has one lounge in the departures area, managed by Global Lounge Network. Access depends on your ticket, airline status or credit card, so check your eligibility before you fly. The lounge is past security in the single passenger terminal.
What time zone is Puebla airport in?
Puebla airport uses Central Standard Time (UTC−6) all year, the same as Mexico City. Mexico no longer observes daylight saving time in this region, so the time difference with US cities such as Houston and Los Angeles changes when the United States moves its clocks.