Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Tijuana Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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being that is was january of this year it was fairly cold down there , so i was surprised that they would crank the air conditioner all night long. – a traveller
TIJ Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Tijuana International Airport.
What to Expect
Passenger services at Tijuana Airport (code: TIJ) are provided in a mid-size terminal with a decent selection of eateries and shops. Operating hours for these services vary, but a couple are open 24 hours. WiFi is available to help pass the time. For added comfort while you wait, economy class passengers can pay to access a lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below.
Sleeping in Tijuana Airport
Based on past reviews, you will want to pack a blanket and dress warm, as the terminal is said to get cold. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.
Good to Know
The airport also hosts a cross-border terminal on the U.S. side of the border. Connected to the main terminal by an international bridge, this terminal processes departing passengers from the U.S. side of the border prior to their entry into Mexico.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Tijuana Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Tijuana Airport:
- Gamma de Fiesta Inn Tijuana » Check Rates
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tijuana Otay » Check Rates
- Fiesta Inn Tijuana Otay Aeropuerto » Check Rates
- City Express Junior Tijuana Otay » Check Rates
- Hampton Inn by Hilton Tijuana » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Tijuana, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- VIP Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs. » Buy Lounge Pass
Related Pages: Tijuana Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. These options are open 24 hours: Aca las Tortas • Subway • Wings.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
A reader let us know that mobile charging is available under some of the seats at the gates. (June 2023)
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Tijuana airport. Connect to the “GAP FREE” network.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Machines are operated by Banamex, Bancomer, Banorte, HSBC Bank and Globo Cambio. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Terminal 1.
Currency Exchange – Global Exchange is open 24 hours. Location: Terminal 1, Departures.
Duty-Free & Shopping – The Sky Free Shop, La Cava de Don Chava and Tiendas Cuadra are all open 24 hours.
Information Desk – Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Pharmacy – Farmacias Roma is located in Terminal 1, Landside. Hours: 24 hours a day.
Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Tijuana and need local arrangements or help planning a last-minute trip abroad, several travel agencies with offices at the airport can probably be of assistance. Viajes Lincoln*, Travels of the Rubi, Anchor Travel*. * open 24 hours.
Bus
The airport has a few options for bus connections. For more information, visit the Tijuana Airport website.
Car Rentals
These car rental agencies offer service on-site in the Arrivals Hall: Avis • Budget • Europcar • Enterprise/National • Firefly • Hertz • Mex Rent a Car.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Minibus
Travel as the locals do! If your load is light, you can travel at a fraction of the price of a taxi by taking a “colectivo” (shared-ride cab) from the main terminal. Colectivos run from 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Make sure your colectivo is going to your destination before hopping in.
Taxis
Prepaid taxis are available 24 hours in the ground transportation area.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.