Background on Aeropuertos Mexicanos and Volaris
Aeropuertos Mexicanos (AME), a subsidiary of Mota-Engil México, announced on Wednesday that starting June 1st, the Saltillo International Airport will have a connection to Guadalajara through a daily flight operated by Volaris. This new route is part of the “Vuela Fácil, Vuela Saltillo” initiative.
AME is a company dedicated to the administration, commercialization, operation, and construction of first-generation airport terminals. Currently, they are driving the modernization of international airport terminals in Tepic-Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Escondido, in partnership with Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA).
Volaris and the Saltillo Airport
The Saltillo airport is owned by the Coahuila government, and in October last year, a partnership with AME was announced to boost its national and international connectivity. This new route, Saltillo-Guadalajara, is significant due to the growing demand in both markets with high economic, industrial, and tourism activity. It connects Saltillo to western Mexico and one of the most dynamic cities for business and air connections.
The timing of this new route is also noteworthy, as it begins just as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, with Guadalajara being one of the host cities.
Impact on Travel Options in Saltillo
With the daily operation, Saltillo will significantly expand its travel alternatives, reinforcing its position as a strategic node for the Ramos Arizpe, Arteaga, and surrounding area market. This region sees over 2.1 million passengers annually traveling to/from Monterrey due to the lack of nearby alternatives.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Aeropuertos Mexicanos (AME)? AME is a company dedicated to managing, commercializing, operating, and constructing first-generation airport terminals. They are currently modernizing the international airport terminals in Tepic-Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Escondido, in collaboration with Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA).
- What is the significance of the Saltillo-Guadalajara route? This new route is crucial due to the growing demand in both Saltillo and Guadalajara, which have high economic, industrial, and tourism activity. It connects Saltillo to western Mexico and one of the most dynamic cities for business and air connections.
- Why is the timing of this new route important? The launch coincides with the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Guadalajara being one of the host cities.
- How will this impact travel options in Saltillo? The daily operation will significantly expand travel alternatives in Saltillo, reinforcing its position as a strategic node for the Ramos Arizpe, Arteaga, and surrounding area market.
