Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport
Also known as: Campeche Airport, Campeche International Airport, CPE Airport.
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Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport, known as Campeche International Airport (CPE), serves the city of Campeche, capital of the state of Campeche on Mexico's Gulf coast. It sits about 8 km from the city center and is run by Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica, the military-owned airport group, since 2023.
Scheduled flights all go to Mexico City: Aeroméxico flies to Mexico City's Benito Juárez airport and Mexicana to Felipe Ángeles. Travelers from elsewhere usually connect in Mexico City, or fly into Mérida and continue by road.
The airport has one small, single-story terminal with check-in, security, baggage claim and an arrivals hall with car rental and taxi stands. The departure concourse has two gates that open directly onto the apron. The airport officially operates from 7:00 to 19:00.
From the airport, travelers head into Campeche's walled historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and on to the Maya site of Edzná.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Grupo Olmeca-Maya-Mexica (GAFSACOMM), since 2023
- Runway
One runway, 2,500 m
- Passengers per year
About 127,000 in 2025
- Opening hours
7:00 to 19:00
Arrival tips for Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport
Campeche has one small, single-story terminal, and you walk across the apron from the aircraft to the building.
Scheduled flights here come from Mexico City, so you go straight to baggage claim without passing immigration. Collect your bags and walk into the arrivals hall.
The arrivals hall has the car rental counters and the taxi stands. The airport is about 8 km from the historic center, so the ride into town is short. If you booked a transfer, your driver waits for you in the arrivals hall or just outside the terminal doors.
The airport officially operates from 7:00 to 19:00, so all flights arrive during the day.
Ground transportation
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Book a transfer from CPEPrivate transfer
A pre-booked driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you to your hotel in Campeche's historic center. It suits families and anyone with luggage.
Taxi from Campeche airport
Taxis wait at the stands by the arrivals hall. Confirm the destination before you set off.
Rental car
Rental counters are by the arrivals hall. Useful for visiting Edzná and the rest of the state.
Terminals
Main terminal
The only passenger terminal, a single-story building with two gates, used by every airline.
Airlines and destinations
Aeroméxico Main terminal
Mexico City
Mexicana Main terminal
Mexico City (AIFA)
Facilities
Check-in
Check-in counters in the main terminal.
Baggage claim
On the arrivals side of the terminal.
Car rental
Rental counters in or near the arrivals hall.
Taxi stands
In or near the arrivals hall.
Departure gates
Two gates with direct access to the apron.
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
Passengers walk across the apron and board by stairs, so tell your airline in advance if you need help getting on or off the aircraft.
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 to baggage claim and the arrivals hall.
Parking
Airport parking
Parking near the arrivals hall for drop-offs, pickups and longer stays.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Campeche airport from the city?
Campeche International Airport is about 8 km from the city center, so the ride to the walled historic center is short. Travelers use a pre-booked transfer, a taxi from the stands by the arrivals hall or a rental car.
Which airlines fly to Campeche airport?
Two airlines serve Campeche, both to Mexico City. Aeroméxico flies to Mexico City's Benito Juárez airport and Mexicana flies to Felipe Ángeles. Travelers from other cities usually connect in Mexico City or fly into Mérida and continue by road.
What are Campeche airport's opening hours?
Campeche International Airport officially operates from 7:00 to 19:00 local time, Central Standard Time. Flights are scheduled within those hours, so there are no night arrivals or departures. Plan your ride from the airport around your flight's arrival time.
Does Campeche airport have international flights?
No. Despite its name, Campeche currently has no scheduled international flights; both airline routes go to Mexico City. International travelers usually connect in Mexico City, or fly into Mérida, which has more routes, and continue to Campeche by road.
What time zone is Campeche airport in?
Campeche 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 flight times on your ticket are in Central Standard Time throughout the year.