Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport
Also known as: Minatitlán Airport, Coatzacoalcos Airport, Minatitlan International Airport, MTT Airport.
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Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport (MTT) serves Minatitlán, Coatzacoalcos and southern Veracruz in Mexico. It sits in the municipality of Cosoleacaque, about 12 km from Minatitlán, and is run by ASUR, the group that also operates Cancún and Mérida airports.
Mexico City is the main route, flown by Aeroméxico. Aerus adds small regional flights to Ciudad del Carmen, Veracruz and Villahermosa.
The airport has one single-story terminal for domestic flights, with check-in, security, baggage claim and an arrivals hall with car rental and taxi stands. The departure concourse has a VIP lounge and two gates, and passengers walk across the apron to the aircraft. A Mexican Air Force station shares the airfield.
From the airport, travelers head to Minatitlán, to Coatzacoalcos on the Gulf coast and to the industrial areas of the region.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR)
- Runway
One runway, 01/19, 2,100 m
- Passengers per year
About 158,000 in 2025
Arrival tips for Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport
Minatitlán has one single-story terminal, and you walk across the apron from the aircraft to the building.
Scheduled flights here are domestic, 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 serves both Minatitlán and Coatzacoalcos, so confirm which city you are heading to before you set off. If you booked a transfer, your driver waits for you in the arrivals hall or just outside the terminal doors.
Ground transportation
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Book a transfer from MTTPrivate transfer
A pre-booked driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you to Minatitlán or Coatzacoalcos. It suits business travelers and anyone with luggage.
Taxi from Minatitlán airport
Taxis wait at the stands in the arrivals hall. Confirm the destination before you set off.
Rental car
Rental counters are in the arrivals hall.
Terminals
Main terminal
The only passenger terminal, a single-story building with two gates for domestic flights.
Airlines and destinations
Aeroméxico Main terminal
Mexico City
Aerus Main terminal
Ciudad del Carmen, Veracruz, Villahermosa
Facilities
Check-in
Check-in counters in the main terminal.
Baggage claim
On the arrivals side of the terminal.
Car rental
Rental counters in the arrivals hall.
Taxi stands
In the arrivals hall.
VIP lounge
In the departures concourse; see Airport lounges.
Departure gates
Two gates with direct access to the apron.
Airport lounges
VIP lounge (departures)
One VIP lounge in the departures concourse. 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
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 is available at the terminal for drop-offs, pickups and longer stays.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Coatzacoalcos?
Coatzacoalcos is served by Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport (MTT), in the municipality of Cosoleacaque between the two cities. It has Aeroméxico flights to Mexico City and regional Aerus flights to Ciudad del Carmen, Veracruz and Villahermosa.
How far is Minatitlán airport from the city?
Minatitlán International Airport is about 12 km from Minatitlán city center. Travelers reach Minatitlán and Coatzacoalcos by pre-booked transfer, taxi from the stands in the arrivals hall or rental car.
Which airlines fly to Minatitlán airport?
Aeroméxico flies to Mexico City, the airport's main route. Aerus, a small regional airline, flies to Ciudad del Carmen, Veracruz and Villahermosa. Travelers from other cities usually connect in Mexico City.
Is there a lounge at Minatitlán airport?
Yes. Minatitlán airport has one VIP lounge in the departures concourse, past security. Access depends on your ticket, airline status or credit card, so check your eligibility before you fly.
What time zone is Minatitlán airport in?
Minatitlán 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.