Viva Aerobus is a low-cost Mexican airline headquartered in Monterrey. This guide covers its bases, fleet, cabin, baggage, check-in, loyalty program and airport transportation.
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Viva also operates from Mexico City–AIFA (NLU).
Monterrey International Airport Hub
MTY
Viva’s headquarters airport and its home base.
Cancún International Airport Hub
CUN · Cancún
A leisure base on the Caribbean coast.
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport Hub
MEX
A base serving Mexico City.
Los Cabos International Airport Hub
SJD
A leisure base in Baja California Sur.
Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport Hub
MID
The Mérida airport, a base in the Yucatán.
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Hub
TIJ
The Tijuana airport, a base on the US border.
The airline
Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Viva before travel.
Aeroenlaces Nacionales, S.A. de C.V.
VIVA
Mexico
2006 (first flights on 30 November 2006)
Monterrey International Airport, Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico
Low-cost carrier
Doters
Viva Aerobus is a low-cost airline based in Mexico, headquartered at Monterrey International Airport in Apodaca, Nuevo León. It began operations on 30 November 2006 and flies an all-Airbus fleet. In 2024 the airline began using the name Viva.
Its hubs and operating bases include Monterrey, Cancún, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Los Cabos, Mérida and Tijuana.
Network
Viva operates a mainly domestic network with international routes to the United States and Latin America. Routes and frequencies vary by season.
Mexico
A dense domestic network linking Monterrey, Cancún, Guadalajara, Mexico City and many other cities.
United States
Routes from Mexican cities to US destinations, including Texas, California and other states.
Central and South America
Selected routes to Central and South American destinations.
Aircraft
Viva flies an all-Airbus fleet. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.
Airbus
The A320, A320neo, A321 and A321neo.
On board
Viva flies a single-class Airbus fleet. Fare bundles change what is included, not the cabin.
Economy
The only cabin. Seat selection is an extra on the basic fare.
Extra-legroom seats
Seats with extra legroom near the front of the cabin or at the exit rows, sold as an upgrade.
Before you fly
Viva is a low-cost airline: the basic fare includes only a small personal item, and carry-on and checked bags are added on or come with a higher fare bundle. Allowances are shown during booking.
Personal item
Included on every fare. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
Carry-on
A larger cabin bag is included in some fare bundles and can be added to others. Adding it when you book is usually cheaper than at the airport.
Checked baggage
Included in some fare bundles and sold separately on the rest. Check the weight limit for your fare.
Special items
Sports equipment, pets and oversized items follow separate rules. Check vivaaerobus.com before you fly.
Check in online on vivaaerobus.com or the Viva app. On some fares, checking in at the airport counter carries a fee, so check in online when you can. Follow the deadlines shown in your booking.
Confirm which airport you fly from. In Mexico City, Viva uses both Benito Juárez (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles (NLU).
Review ID, passport and visa requirements, especially on flights to the United States.
Check in online or in the app.
Download the mobile boarding pass.
Allow time for bag drop and security, and longer on international flights.
Viva does not operate its own lounges. At some airports, paid lounges run by the airport or independent operators are open to all passengers. Check the options at your departure airport.
Doters is Viva’s loyalty program. Earning and redemption rules change, so check the program terms on vivaaerobus.com for the conditions that apply to your trip.
For current operational information, use Viva’s official services:
Viva website
vivaaerobus.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status
Ground transport
Public transport, authorized taxis, shared shuttles or a pre-booked private transfer. Arriving long-haul or with a lot of luggage is the case for booking ahead: fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.
Airport Transportation is an independent platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Viva Aerobus.
Questions
Viva Aerobus’s IATA code is VB, its ICAO code is VIV, and its callsign is VIVA.
Viva’s hubs and operating bases include Monterrey, Cancún, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Los Cabos, Mérida and Tijuana.
Yes. Viva is a low-cost carrier, so check what your fare includes before you travel.
The basic fare includes only a personal item. A carry-on and checked bags come with higher fare bundles or can be added when you book.
Viva’s loyalty program is Doters.
Yes. Cancún is one of Viva’s bases, with flights to many Mexican cities and to the United States.
No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Viva Aerobus.
Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.
Transfer for Viva Aerobus arrivals
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