Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International Airport (CVJ)
General Mariano Matamoros International Airport serves Cuernavaca and the state of Morelos, acting as a regional gateway to central Mexico. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Tepoztlán, Taxco and Mexico City, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About General Mariano Matamoros International Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International Airport is the main air gateway to Cuernavaca and the state of Morelos in central Mexico. The airport is located in the municipality of Temixco, approximately 16 km from central Cuernavaca, and serves the wider metropolitan area with domestic and occasional international flights.
The airport received its international designation in 2009 and was subsequently modernized, with upgraded passenger facilities completed around 2011. It operates through a single two-story passenger terminal, with departure gates on the ground level and a separate general aviation area for private and charter aircraft.
Road connections make it possible to continue from the airport by taxi, private transfer or rental car to Cuernavaca, Tepoztlán, Taxco and other destinations in Morelos and central Mexico. Mexico City lies roughly 77 km to the north, making the airport a convenient regional access point.
The compact terminal offers essential passenger services such as a café, shops, ATMs and parking, keeping the travel experience simple for both commercial and private aviation users.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
General Mariano Matamoros International Airport operates through a single two-story passenger terminal, separate from the general aviation terminal, hangars and control tower. Departure gates are located on the ground level, and the terminal handles domestic flights as well as occasional international charter and private services.
Ground Transportation Services to and from General Mariano Matamoros International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from General Mariano Matamoros International Airport to hotels, city destinations and resorts across Cuernavaca, Tepoztlán and the wider Morelos region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur from CVJ for flexible travel around Cuernavaca, business meetings, events or day trips to nearby towns such as Tepoztlán and Taxco.
Car Rental
Rent a car in Cuernavaca after arriving at General Mariano Matamoros International Airport for flexible travel to Tepoztlán, Taxco, Mexico City and other destinations in the region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between General Mariano Matamoros International Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations across Morelos and central Mexico.
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