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Toluca, México

Toluca, officially Toluca de Lerdo, is a state capital and municipality in the State of Mexico. Toluca has a population of 223,876 as of the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 223,876Metro Area Population 2,347,692

Why go

  • State capital in Mexico, Mexico.
  • Served by Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC).

History

Toluca, officially Toluca de Lerdo, is a state capital and municipality in the State of Mexico. Toluca has a population of 223,876 as of the 2020 census. The city forms the core of the Greater Toluca metropolitan area, which with a combined population of 2,347,692 forms the fifth most populous metropolitan area in the country. Located 63 kilometres (39 mi) southwest of Mexico City, the city's rapid growth stems largely from its proximity to the capital.

Airports

Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) 8.8 km to the centre
Toluca, MEX, MX — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), AeroMéxico, Spirit Airlines, Volaris) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Acapulco, Cancun, Monterrey, Fort Lauderdale, Guadalajara… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 10 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo Airport 49 km to the centre
Valle de Bravo, MEX, MX
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TLC has direct flights to 10 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Acapulco, Cancun, Monterrey, Fort Lauderdale, Guadalajara…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Toluca, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.