List of airlines of Mexico
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This is a list of airlines in Mexico, categorized by ICAO and IATA codes and callsigns, based on data as of 2025. A separate list covers defunct airlines of Mexico.
Commercial aviation in Mexico began in 1921 with Compañía Mexicana de Transportación Aérea in Mexico City. Today, Aeroméxico is the national flag carrier and the country’s largest airline by fleet size and number of destinations. Volaris leads by passengers carried, while Viva ranks third among major carriers. Other domestic and regional airlines include TAR Aerolíneas, Aerus, Aero Servicio Guerrero, and the recently launched, state-owned Mexicana de Aviación.
Passenger airlines
Major carriers
National and low-cost airlines with extensive international networks and scheduled services.
Regional airlines
Smaller airlines offering limited domestic or regional scheduled services.
Other operators
Airlines with no scheduled passenger service; may include charter, seasonal, or irregular flights.
Cargo airlines
See also
References
Further reading
Villela Gomez J., Breve istoria de la aviacion en Mexico (in Spanish language), Ed.
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