Querétaro Intercontinental Airport
Also known as: Querétaro Airport, Queretaro International Airport, QRO Airport.
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Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) serves the city of Querétaro and the surrounding state in central Mexico. It sits in the municipalities of Colón and El Marqués, about 33 km from the city, and roughly 150 km northwest of Mexico City.
Domestic flights link Querétaro with Mexico City, Cancún, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, among others. International routes reach Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Antonio in the United States, plus Madrid. The main carriers are Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico and TAR México, which uses Querétaro as its hub.
The airport has a single terminal. Check-in, baggage claim, customs, immigration and the arrivals hall are on the ground floor; departures use a concourse on the second floor with five gates, three of them with jet bridges.
Beyond the city's colonial center, many travelers continue to Tequisquiapan, known for its hot springs and wine routes, and to the monolith of Peña de Bernal. The airport sits next to the Querétaro Aerospace Cluster, so business traffic is steady through the week.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Government of the State of Querétaro
- Runway
One runway, 09/27, 3,500 m
- Passengers per year
About 2.4 million in 2025
- Opened
November 28, 2004
- Hub
TAR México
Arrival tips for Querétaro Intercontinental Airport
Arrivals are all on the ground floor of the single terminal, so the walk from the aircraft is short.
If you arrive on an international flight, 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 into the arrivals hall.
The arrivals hall has the car rental counters, the authorized taxi desk, snack bars and souvenir shops. There is no direct public transport from the airport to downtown Querétaro, so plan your ride before you land: a pre-booked transfer, an authorized taxi from the desk, or a rental car. If someone is meeting you, they wait in the arrivals hall or just outside the terminal doors.
Ground transportation
There is no direct public transport from the airport to downtown Querétaro, so most travelers use a pre-booked transfer, a taxi or a rental car.
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Book a transfer from QROPrivate transfer
A pre-booked driver meets you in the arrivals hall and takes you straight to your hotel in Querétaro, Tequisquiapan or Peña de Bernal. It suits families and anyone with luggage.
Taxi from Querétaro airport
Authorized taxis are sold at the desk in the arrivals hall. Pay at the desk before you leave the terminal.
Rental car
Hertz, Budget and other rental counters are in the arrivals hall. A car is useful if you plan to visit the wine routes and towns around the state.
Terminals
Main terminal
The only passenger terminal, used by every airline for domestic and international flights. Arrivals are on the ground floor and departures on the second floor.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Iberojet, TAR México, United Airlines, Viva Aerobus, Volaris
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
Car rental
Rental counters, including Hertz and Budget, are in the arrivals hall.
Taxi desk
The authorized taxi desk is in the arrivals hall on the ground floor.
Snack bars
In the arrivals hall on the ground floor.
Shops
Souvenir shops in the arrivals hall.
Baggage claim
On the ground floor, before customs for international arrivals.
Departure gates
Five gates on the second floor, three of them with jet bridges.
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
Arrivals and check-in are on the ground floor. Three of the five gates have jet bridges; at the others, ask your airline how boarding assistance is provided.
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 hall.
Parking
Short-term parking
For drop-offs, pickups and short stays at the terminal.
Long-term parking
For travelers leaving a car at the airport for several days.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Querétaro airport from the city?
Querétaro Intercontinental Airport is about 33 km from the city of Querétaro, in the municipalities of Colón and El Marqués. There is no direct public transport to downtown, so most travelers take a pre-booked transfer, an authorized taxi from the arrivals hall or a rental car to reach the historic center and the city's hotels.
How many terminals does Querétaro airport have?
Querétaro airport has one passenger terminal used by every airline, for both domestic and international flights. Check-in, baggage claim, customs and the arrivals hall are on the ground floor, and the departures concourse with five gates is on the second floor, so there is no need to change terminals.
Which airlines fly to Querétaro airport?
Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico and TAR México run most flights, with routes across Mexico. American Airlines flies to Dallas/Fort Worth, United Airlines to Houston, and Iberojet to Madrid. TAR México uses Querétaro as its hub, connecting it with cities such as Chihuahua, Hermosillo, La Paz and Mazatlán.
Does Querétaro airport have international flights?
Yes. Querétaro has international flights to several US cities, including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Antonio, plus a route to Madrid with Iberojet. International passengers clear immigration and customs on the ground floor of the single terminal before entering the arrivals hall.
Is there public transport from Querétaro airport?
No. There is no direct public transport from Querétaro airport to the city center, and the bus ticket counter that once operated in the terminal has closed. Travelers use pre-booked transfers, authorized taxis sold at the desk in the arrivals hall, or rental cars from the counters in the same hall.
What time zone is Querétaro airport in?
Querétaro 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 shown on your ticket are in Central Standard Time throughout the year, whether you arrive in winter or in summer.