Travel
Flight
Nearby Airports
San Miguel de Allende doesn’t have its own airport, but it’s accessible from a few nearby international airports, all with easy ground transportation into town. The three most convenient options are: 🛬 Querétaro International Airport (QRO) This is the closest major airport to San Miguel de Allende — about 1 to 1.5 hours’ drive from the city center. Many flights from the U.S. connect here, and once you’re landed you can take a taxi, ride‑share, shuttle, private transfer, or rental car directly into town. 🛫 Mexico City International Airport (MEX) If you find a good international fare (especially from the U.K. or larger U.S. hubs like Houston), Mexico City is a good option. MEX offers more flight choices, and sometimes better prices, though the drive to San Miguel de Allende is about 3.5 hours. From there you can book a coach to get you into San Miguel de Allende. 🛬 Del Bajío International Airport (BJX) Located near León and about 1.5 to 2 hours from San Miguel de Allende, BJX is another great option with direct flights from several U.S. cities. It’s easy to arrange a shuttle, private car, or rental car for the drive into town, and it can sometimes offer more convenient flight times or pricing than other nearby airports. Other popular Mexican Airlines that might offer better pricing would be Viva Aerobus, Aeromexico and Volaris.
Travel Note
Shuttle Service
We highly recommend downloading the WhatsApp app before traveling to Mexico, as most local transportation and reservation communication is handled through WhatsApp. For the shuttle service we frequently use from QRO Airport, the easiest way to make a reservation is by messaging them directly on WhatsApp at +52 415 185 8665. You can also try booking through their website using the link below. The shuttle will pick you up directly from QRO Airport, bring you into San Miguel de Allende, and drop you off at your hotel. The cost is typically around $34 USD per person. Upon arrival, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport holding a sign with your name on it for easy pickup.
Rental Car
Querétaro International Airport
There are several options for rental cars at Querétaro International Airport (QRO).
Rental Car
Del Bajio International Airport (BJX)
There are several options for rental cars at Del Bajio International Airport (BJX).
Rental Car
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
There are several options for rental cars at Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City (MEX).
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