Iberia launches new Madrid-Monterrey flight with three weekly services starting June 2

The Spanish airline Iberia has inaugurated a new direct flight service between Madrid and Monterrey, the capital of Mexico's Nuevo León state. This new route, set to commence operations on June 2, will feature three weekly frequencies, significantly boosting air connectivity between Europe and northeastern Mexico.

Nuevo León Governor Samuel García Sepúlveda announced the new service, highlighting its potential to connect Monterrey with over 140 global destinations through Iberia and its commercial partners. "This creates a great air connection, because Iberia connects with 40 cities in Spain and more than 100 across Europe," García stated during the announcement from Iberia's global corporate headquarters.

The flight will utilize Airbus A330-200 aircraft, each capable of carrying 288 passengers. Beyond the direct Madrid-Monterrey link, an additional agreement with Viva Aerobus will establish connectivity between Monterrey and 32 other cities within Mexico. This expansion is expected to foster significant growth in tourism and business travel for both Nuevo León and the broader country.

This new route is anticipated to open numerous opportunities for tourism and business, leveraging Monterrey's strategic location and Iberia's extensive network. The increased accessibility is poised to strengthen economic ties and promote cultural exchange between Mexico and Europe.

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This creates a great air connection, because Iberia has connection with 40 cities in Spain and more than 100 in Europe, we are talking about a connectivity of 140 cities that the person from Nuevo León coming to Europe will be able to reach.