Viva Aerobus
Viva Aerobus guide with airline codes, bases in Monterrey, Cancún, Guadalajara and Mexico City, fleet, baggage, check-in, Doters and airport transportation.
- Aircraft
- 83
- Destinations
- 130
- Hubs
- MTY · CUN · GDL · MEX · SJD · MID · TIJ
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About Viva Aerobus
Viva Aerobus is a low-cost airline based in Mexico, headquartered at Monterrey International Airport in Apodaca, Nuevo León. It began operations on 30 November 2006 and flies an all-Airbus fleet. In 2024 the airline began using the name Viva.
Its hubs and operating bases include Monterrey, Cancún, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Los Cabos, Mérida and Tijuana.
Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Viva before travel.
Where Viva Aerobus flies
Viva operates a mainly domestic network with international routes to the United States and Latin America. Routes and frequencies vary by season.
Mexico
A dense domestic network linking Monterrey, Cancún, Guadalajara, Mexico City and many other cities.
United States
Routes from Mexican cities to US destinations, including Texas, California and other states.
Central and South America
Selected routes to Central and South American destinations.
Viva Aerobus fleet
Viva flies an all-Airbus fleet. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.
Airbus
The A320, A320neo, A321 and A321neo.
Viva Aerobus cabin classes
Viva flies a single-class Airbus fleet. Fare bundles change what is included, not the cabin.
Economy
The only cabin. Seat selection is an extra on the basic fare.
Extra-legroom seats
Seats with extra legroom near the front of the cabin or at the exit rows, sold as an upgrade.
Practical information
BaggageCabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage
Viva is a low-cost airline: the basic fare includes only a small personal item, and carry-on and checked bags are added on or come with a higher fare bundle. Allowances are shown during booking.
Included on every fare. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
A larger cabin bag is included in some fare bundles and can be added to others. Adding it when you book is usually cheaper than at the airport.
Included in some fare bundles and sold separately on the rest. Check the weight limit for your fare.
Sports equipment, pets and oversized items follow separate rules. Check vivaaerobus.com before you fly.
Check-in and boardingSteps before departure
Check in online on vivaaerobus.com or the Viva app. On some fares, checking in at the airport counter carries a fee, so check in online when you can. Follow the deadlines shown in your booking.
Confirm which airport you fly from. In Mexico City, Viva uses both Benito Juárez (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles (NLU).
Review ID, passport and visa requirements, especially on flights to the United States.
Check in online or in the app.
Download the mobile boarding pass.
Allow time for bag drop and security, and longer on international flights.
Lounges
Viva does not operate its own lounges. At some airports, paid lounges run by the airport or independent operators are open to all passengers. Check the options at your departure airport.
Loyalty program
Doters is Viva’s loyalty program. Earning and redemption rules change, so check the program terms on vivaaerobus.com for the conditions that apply to your trip.
Flight status and customer serviceOfficial sources
For current operational information, use Viva’s official services:
vivaaerobus.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status
Viva Aerobus airports
Viva also operates from Mexico City–AIFA (NLU).
Viva’s headquarters airport and its home base.
Book a transfer →Airport detailsA leisure base on the Caribbean coast.
Book a transfer →Airport detailsA base in western Mexico.
Book a transfer →Airport detailsA base serving Mexico City.
Book a transfer →Airport detailsA leisure base in Baja California Sur.
Book a transfer →Airport detailsThe Mérida airport, a base in the Yucatán.
Book a transfer →Airport detailsThe Tijuana airport, a base on the US border.
Book a transfer →Airport detailsAirport transportation for Viva Aerobus passengers
Public transport, authorized taxis, shared shuttles or a pre-booked private transfer. Arriving long-haul or with a lot of luggage is the case for booking ahead: fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.
Airport Transportation is an independent platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Viva Aerobus.
Viva Aerobus FAQs
What are Viva Aerobus’s airline codes?
Viva Aerobus’s IATA code is VB, its ICAO code is VIV, and its callsign is VIVA.
Where are Viva Aerobus’s hubs?
Viva’s hubs and operating bases include Monterrey, Cancún, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Los Cabos, Mérida and Tijuana.
Is Viva Aerobus a low-cost airline?
Yes. Viva is a low-cost carrier, so check what your fare includes before you travel.
Does Viva Aerobus include a carry-on bag?
The basic fare includes only a personal item. A carry-on and checked bags come with higher fare bundles or can be added when you book.
What is Viva’s loyalty program?
Viva’s loyalty program is Doters.
Does Viva Aerobus fly to Cancún?
Yes. Cancún is one of Viva’s bases, with flights to many Mexican cities and to the United States.
Is Airport Transportation affiliated with Viva Aerobus?
No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Viva Aerobus.
Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.