Monterrey, Nueveo León – Avianca Airlines has opened ticket sales for its new Monterrey Bogotá route, set to begin operations on October 26, 2025. The carrier will offer four weekly flights linking Monterrey with Colombia’s capital on Airbus A320 aircraft, providing more than 1,400 seats each week.
Nuevo León’s Tourism Secretariat played a key role in securing the service. It coordinated with airport authorities, foreign tourism offices, embassies, and private sector partners to make the connection possible. Maricarmen Martínez Villarreal, the state’s secretary of tourism, said the direct link will enrich cultural and business ties.
“We are promoting strategic alliances that will position us as a key destination in Latin America heading into the 2026 World Cup,” Martínez Villarreal said. “Avianca’s arrival in Monterrey with this new direct route to Bogotá strengthens our state’s international connectivity and opens opportunities for tourism, business, and culture between Mexico and Colombia.”
Ricardo Dueñas, CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte (OMA), the airport operator, echoed those prospects. He noted that the link will bolster Monterrey’s role as a northern hub.
Monterrey Bogotá route
OMA operates Monterrey’s international airport, a critical gateway for northern Mexico. Dueñas said the arrival of Avianca’s service underscores the airport’s growth. “The opening of this direct route strengthens Monterrey’s position as a strategic link between northern Mexico and Latin America,” he said. “We celebrate this partnership with Avianca, which promotes connectivity and regional development.”
Avianca confirmed that its flights will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Each Airbus A320 plane will seat 180 passengers, translating to over 1,400 weekly seats. Travelers can book seats via avianca.com, the airline’s official app, and authorized travel agencies.
Federico Pedreira, Avianca’s CEO, highlighted the airline’s expanding presence in Mexico. He noted that this new service adds to eight existing international routes in the country.
“Today we celebrate the opening of Monterrey as a new destination with direct connections to Bogotá, offering travelers more than 1,400 seats per week between the two destinations,” Pedreira said. “In the first half of 2025 alone, we transported more than 579,000 travelers to and from Mexico on over 4,400 flights. With this operation, we aim to continue providing new connectivity opportunities for Mexicans to more than 80 destinations in our route network across the Americas and Europe.”
The launch of the Monterrey Bogotá route comes as part of a broader effort by the Nuevo León government to establish Monterrey as an air hub. The state sees the service as essential for tourism, commerce, and key international events such as the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Industry analysts view the new link as a boost for both leisure and corporate travel. Direct flights between Monterrey and Bogotá will reduce travel time and improve business ties between Mexico’s industrial north and Colombia’s financial center.
Monterrey’s airport has experienced steady growth in international traffic over the past year. The addition of Avianca’s service is expected to attract new visitors and strengthen existing exchange programs in culture and education.
As sales begin, early indicators show strong demand on the route. Observers note that both cities share robust economic sectors and growing tourism markets. The new connection may also spur cargo operations, further enhancing bilateral trade.
With less than three months until launch, travelers are urged to secure tickets soon to benefit from introductory fares. The four flights per week promise a reliable schedule for weekend breaks, business trips, and cultural exchanges.
By opening this direct link, Avianca and Nuevo León’s tourism authorities aim to write a new chapter in Mexico-Colombia travel. The service is poised to reshape connectivity in the region and deliver fresh growth to both economies.
