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Tijuana, Baja California Norte, Mexico
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport – TIJ
The General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport is also known as the Tijuana International Airport with the airport code TIJ. It is located in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. It is part of the city’s Otay Centenario borough and it is the country’s northernmost airport, following Mexicali International Airport also located in Baja California. Just immediately south of the U.S. Border, it is noted as one of the busiest airports in Latin America. Cities located near the General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport include Rosarito Mexico. Californian cities near the airport include Bonita, San Diego, and Chula Vista.
Best Time to Visit
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport serves the Tijuana-San Diego area. Located in Baja California, it sits at an elevation of 489 feet and serves as the hub for Volaris, a low-cost airline in Mexico. The airport can be accessed directly from the United States and passengers can use the bridge that spans the U.S.-Mexico border and into the terminal on the U.S. side. The airport opened in 1951 and was the replacement for Tijuana’s old airport, which was located in what is presently Aguacaliente Boulevard.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of great airport hotels located near the Tijuana International Airport including Hotel Principado, Tijuana – Zona Aeropuerto. This 3-star property is just six minutes from the airport. Another nearby hotel is the City Express Junior Tijuana Otay. Also a three-star property, this is located 9 minutes from the airport.
Another airport located nearby is the San Diego International Airport, located in San Diego, California in the United States. The Mexicali International Airport is also nearby.
On this page it is easy to search for Tijuana, Baja California Norte, Mexico airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Tijuana, Baja California Norte, Mexico (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the TIJ airport. Most of these TIJ hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Tijuana, Baja California Norte, Mexico motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the TIJ airport are Ocean Beach Park, Black Mountain Open Space Park, and Ocean Beach Athletic Area.
