Iberia will land in Monterrey, Nuevo León, starting June 2, 2026. With this flight, Mexico becomes the Spanish airline’s strongest market, although for now it has ruled out other destinations such as Guadalajara, Jalisco, or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) .
“Right now, we operate where our commercial partners operate, and they have their largest operation at Benito Juárez Airport. I think AIFA is extraordinary news for the country and always contributes. In the end, it means more opportunities. However, at this time, we continue to operate from Benito Juárez,” Marina Colunga, Iberia’s commercial director for Latin America, told T21.
He stated that they are “satisfied” with operations from Mexico City International Airport (AICM) , as connectivity is working “well.”
Regarding the launch of its new flight to Monterrey, he emphasized that the city is not only a market, but also an additional alternative for the entire northern part of the country and its connection to Europe.
He specified that the flight between Madrid and Monterrey will have three weekly frequencies and will operate with an Airbus 330-200 with capacity for 288 passengers; this will provide more than 800,000 seats between Mexico and Spain.
Neiyarit López, Iberia’s Country Manager in Mexico, indicated that this new flight was a combination of factors analyzed over a period of 18 to 24 months, including the World Cup, which will take place next year between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
“The World Cup was undoubtedly one of those analyses for the route, and of course, we’re not stopping our focus on Latin America and the important market that is Mexico,” he asserted.
Colunga added that ” the World Cup is good for us, but it’s not a sufficient reason for a route we’re envisioning in the long term . It’s true that we expect a higher number of visitors, like any other country hosting a World Cup, but that’s not the factor we’re focusing on for the route.”
Currently, the Spanish airline operates 21 flights between Madrid and Mexico City with its A350 aircraft with capacity for 348 passengers. It also has codeshare with Viva Aerobus and Volaris , and interline service with Aeroméxico .
“Our commitment to Mexico isn’t new; the relationship has been going on for many years, with different realities and circumstances; we’ve always stayed the course and have been growing,” he emphasized.
At the company level, Colunga noted that Iberia currently has 163 aircraft, and from its hub in Madrid, it connects to 144 destinations. Furthermore, as part of its 2030 Plan, it seeks to boost its financial efficiency, strengthen its hub , and expand its fleet, among other initiatives.
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