--- iata: TIJ name: General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport city: Tijuana country: Mexico lastUpdated: '2026-09-11' officialWebsite: 'https://www.aeropuertosgap.com.mx/en/tijuana-3.html' sources: - 'https://www.aeropuertosgap.com.mx/en/tijuana-3.html' - 'https://www.aeropuertosgap.com.mx/en/tijuana-3/servicios/salas-vip.html' - 'https://www.aeropuertosgap.com.mx/es/tijuana/servicios/salas-vip.html' - 'https://www.crossborderxpress.com/en/' - 'https://www.crossborderxpress.com/en/tickets/' - 'https://www.crossborderxpress.com/en/experience/CBX-tips-requirements/' - 'https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/mexico/tijuana-international' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/mexico/tijuana-international/tij2-vip-lounge - >- https://cms.volaris.com/en/travel-info/optional-services/cross-border-xpress-terminal-cbx/ quickFacts: - >- IATA TIJ / ICAO MMTJ — General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport, Tijuana; operator GAP - >- Single commercial Main Terminal (T1) with Concourses A & B; separate GAB for GA - >- Cross Border Xpress (CBX): ~120 m enclosed bridge Otay Mesa (2745 Otay Pacific Dr, San Diego) ↔ TIJ; 24/7 - >- CBX southbound within 24h before departure; northbound within 2h after arrival (stay toward CBX entrance) - >- CBX tickets (regular season research day): OW from $31.99 advance / $37 last-minute USD; RT from $51.99 / $57 — see CBX tickets for high season & family packs - >- One Priority Pass lounge: VIP Lounge (GAP), airside right after security, 24h, max stay 3h; exclusive carry-on security via Carl's Jr. corridor - 12.65M passengers in 2025 (GAP); ~4.0M CBX users in 2024 (~32.5% of TIJ) - No official MCT or security wait minutes published — omitted bentoTips: - label: CBX title: Buy the CBX ticket — and respect the clocks detail: >- Official regular-season website/app advance rates (research day): one-way from $31.99 USD, round-trip from $51.99; last-minute $37 / $57. High season is higher. Kids under 2: no CBX ticket. Volaris: book TJX / San Diego (CBX via Tijuana) to bundle. summary: >- Southbound within 24h of departure; northbound within 2h of landing. Leaving baggage claim toward the street can kill the CBX path. category: status - label: Terminal title: One commercial terminal — still confirm your gate pier detail: >- Airline-by-concourse maps on blogs go stale. Use boards. General Aviation Building is not for scheduled airline flights. summary: >- Main Terminal only for airlines; Concourses A and B. CBX passengers clear Mexican processing then join the same departures machine. category: terminal - label: Lounge title: >- VIP Lounge is the only Priority Pass room — use the exclusive security if carry-on only detail: >- Exclusive Security Checkpoint (carry-on only): corridor next to Carl's Jr., 2nd floor right after the escalator, before main security — present lounge card + boarding pass. GAP promotes a smoking area; Priority Pass conditions say no smoking including vaping — follow PP if you entered on PP. summary: >- Airside, immediately right after security; GAP/PP list ~24h; PP max stay 3 hours. category: timing - label: Watch-out title: Docs stack beats the snack bar detail: >- Link out to CBX requirements, CBP, and Mexican immigration rather than memorizing nationality lists. No official bottled-water tariff found — omit prices. Day-pass lounge USD seen only on secondary sites — omitted. summary: >- CBX is a real international border: passport/visa, FMM/DNR or I-94 rules can apply by direction and nationality. category: food lounges: - name: VIP Lounge (GAP) zone: airside hours: 'GAP: 24 hrs (may vary with flights); PP: 00:00–23:59' access: - Priority Pass (max stay 3h) - Exclusive security for carry-on only (card + boarding pass) bestFor: - Priority Pass holders - Carry-on-only passengers wanting the VIP security lane - Late-night waits summary: >- Only PP-listed lounge at TIJ. Airside right after security; snacks/drinks; kids area per GAP. Smoking policy conflicts GAP vs PP. Day-pass price omitted (secondary only). verdict: depends terminal: Main Terminal amenities: - Wi-Fi - Soft drinks - Alcoholic drinks (standard) - Kids area - Conference facilities (PP) - Showers (listed on some PP/Amex locales) waterOptions: [] airportistScore: 6.8 slug: tij region: North America --- > Markdown for [/airports/tij](/airports/tij). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/tij) - [Lounge directory](/airports/tij/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (TIJ) Tijuana, Mexico · North America Binational GAP airport: Cross Border Xpress makes Otay Mesa a real TIJ front door, but the crossing is paid and timed, and Priority Pass covers only one 24h VIP lounge. ## Airportist Score **6.8 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 6.7 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.4 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 6.0 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 8.2 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 6.4 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: 12.65M (2025, GAP) - Terminals: 1 Main Terminal (A/B) + CBX (US) - Typical security: undefined min - On-time: undefined% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - San Diego–side travelers using CBX instead of SAN long-haul fares into Mexico - Volaris hub connections across Mexico - Priority Pass holders who can use the carry-on exclusive security lane - Late-night waits in the 24h VIP Lounge ## Watch out for - CBX ticket is mandatory and seasonal — advance vs last-minute pricing - Northbound 2-hour post-arrival CBX window; do not exit claim toward the street - Document stack (passport/visa/FMM/DNR/I-94) — still a real border - Only one Priority Pass lounge; capacity and 3-hour max stay - GAP vs Priority Pass smoking-policy conflict - No published MCT or security wait minutes — do not trust invented numbers ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/tij/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/tij/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/tij/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/tij/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/tij/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/tij/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/tij/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/tij/reviews.md) (free)