Iberojet Inaugurates Madrid-Querétaro Route
Querétaro, Qro. The Spanish airline Iberojet has launched the Madrid-Querétaro route, with its inaugural flight landing at Querétaro International Airport (AIQ) from Madrid’s Adolfo Suárez Airport around 10:30 PM on December 20.
Iberojet’s Commercial Director, Mario Domínguez Vázquez, on the Historic Flight
Following the landing, Mario Domínguez Vázquez, Iberojet’s Commercial Director, stated that this flight marks a historic milestone as the first direct route between Querétaro and Madrid.
Querétaro’s Connection to Spain
“We are experiencing a historic moment between Querétaro, the entire Bajío region, and Spain. We are part of the Barceló group, and our first flight was to Cancún. We are very pleased to connect this region that is culturally deeply rooted in Spain,” Domínguez Vázquez declared.
Governor Mauricio Kuri González on Spain’s Importance to Querétaro
The establishment of the flight required nearly a year of negotiations to create an air bridge with Spain, which is Querétaro’s second-largest trading partner, according to Governor Mauricio Kuri González.
Spain’s Significance to Querétaro
“Spain and Mexico share a lot in common. (…) Our commercial ties go beyond trade, which is crucial for Querétaro, as Spain is our second-largest trading partner. More Spanish companies are looking to establish themselves in Querétaro,” Kuri González expressed.
Embassy of Spain’s Perspective on the New Route
Juan Duarte Cuadrado, Spain’s Ambassador to Mexico, highlighted that the route’s realization coincides with Mexico’s participation as the guest country in the 2026 International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid and the joint hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Canada and the United States.
Ambassador Duarte Cuadrado’s View on the New Connection
“I would like to emphasize Iberojet’s role in connecting us further. Flights bring lives, people, stories, and it’s beautiful that this new story is written with a city like Querétaro. Especially at such an opportune time, just four days before Christmas and with Mexico set to be the guest country at FITUR, I believe this is a significant lever to highlight this flight and the upcoming World Cup,” Duarte Cuadrado stated.
Flight Details and Passenger Growth
The Airbus 350-900, capable of accommodating 432 passengers, operates this new route, according to Marco Antonio Del Prete Tercero, Secretary of Sustainable Development (SEDES).
This new flight adds to the growing list of international flights available at AIQ, including routes to Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, and more.
Passenger Traffic Growth at AIQ
AIQ Passenger Numbers Rise
From January to November of this year, AIQ transported 2,118,183 passengers, marking a 17.6% increase compared to the previous year.
Regarding air cargo movement, AIQ handled 75,248 tonnes, reflecting a 6.3% annual growth; this placed AIQ as the fourth busiest airport in terms of cargo tonnage.
