Location: Tijuana, Mexico Currency: MXN Mex$ Mexican Peso
ATMs in Tijuana General Abelardo L. Rodríguez Airport (TIJ) Locations & Hours
Here’s a complete list of ATMs located inside Tijuana General Abelardo L. Rodríguez Airport (TIJ), plus additional ATMs and banks near Tijuana General Abelardo L. Rodríguez Airport (TIJ) for convenient cash withdrawals before or after your flight.
BBVA Bancomer ATM — TIJ Public Landside (Ambulatorio)
- Location: Inside the terminal building, in the Ambulatorio (public landside / common hall area). Look for the main ATM signage in the public hall.
- Hours: 24 hrs
BBVA Bancomer ATM — TIJ Public Landside (Ambulatorio) (Secondary Machine)
- Location: Same Ambulatorio ATM area (public landside). TIJ commonly groups multiple machines together, so you may see more than one BBVA unit in the ATM row.
- Hours: 24 hrs
Banorte ATM — TIJ Public Landside (Ambulatorio)
- Location: Inside the terminal building, in the Ambulatorio (public landside / common area).
- Hours: 24 hrs
Banorte ATM — TIJ Public Landside (Ambulatorio) (Secondary Machine)
- Location: Same Ambulatorio ATM area (public landside). If one unit is offline, check the next machine in the same row.
- Hours: 24 hrs
HSBC Banco & ATM — TIJ Public Landside (Ambulatorio)
- Location: Inside the terminal building, in the Ambulatorio (public landside / common hall).
- Hours: 24 hrs
HSBC Banco & ATM — TIJ Public Landside (Ambulatorio) (Secondary Machine)
- Location: Same Ambulatorio ATM area (public landside). TIJ’s ATM area is typically a cluster of machines from several banks.
- Hours: 24 hrs
Citibanamex (Banamex) ATM — TIJ Public Landside (Ambulatorio)
- Location: Inside the terminal building, in the Ambulatorio (public landside / common hall).
- Hours: 24 hrs
Citibanamex (Banamex) ATM — TIJ Public Landside (Ambulatorio) (Secondary Machine)
- Location: Same Ambulatorio ATM area (public landside). If the first machine is busy or out of cash, use the next ATM in the same bank row.
- Hours: 24 hrs
Scotiabank ATM — TIJ Public Landside (Ambulatorio)
- Location: Inside the terminal building, in the Ambulatorio (public landside / common hall).
- Hours: 24 hrs
Scotiabank ATM — TIJ Public Landside (Ambulatorio) (Secondary Machine)
- Location: Same Ambulatorio ATM area (public landside). Scotiabank is listed among the airport’s on-site banking/ATM services.
- Hours: 24 hrs
Santander ATM — TIJ Public Landside (Ambulatorio)
- Location: Inside the terminal building, in the Ambulatorio (public landside / common hall).
- Hours: 24 hrs
Santander ATM — TIJ Public Landside (Ambulatorio) (Secondary Machine)
- Location: Same Ambulatorio ATM area (public landside). If a touch screen or keypad is acting up, move to the next unit in the ATM cluster.
- Hours: 24 hrs
ATM note (TIJ): “Ambulatorio” = the public landside hall
- Location: When TIJ lists a service as Ambulatorio, it means it’s in the public, landside areas of the terminal (before security / accessible after you exit arrivals).
- Hours: The major bank ATMs listed above are published as 24 hrs, but access can still be influenced by crowding, maintenance, or temporary closures.
Citibanamex / Banamex ATM — Otay (Near TIJ) (Branch + ATM)
- Location: CARRETERA AL AEROPUERTO CTO COMERCIAL OTAY 1325, COL. VILLAS OTAY (near the airport corridor; branch includes ATMs).
- Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 (branch hours; ATMs may be accessible beyond these hours depending on lobby/ATM vestibule access).
Banorte — Rampa Aeropuerto (Near TIJ) (Branch / Agent Location)
- Location: Rampa Aeropuerto #16000, Otay Constituyentes area (near the airport zone).
- Hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–16:00 (for branch/agent services; use airport ATMs for 24-hour access).
Santander ATM — Carretera Aeropuerto (Near TIJ)
- Location: Carr. Aeropuerto No. 198, Colonia Mesa de Otay (ATM location listed close to the airport corridor).
- Hours: Hours can vary by site; if you need guaranteed late-night access, prioritize the inside-airport Ambulatorio ATMs.
Scotiabank Otay (Near TIJ) (Branch + ATM)
- Location: Rampa Aeropuerto 16000, Col. Otay Constituyentes (listed Scotiabank branch location near the airport area).
- Hours: Check posted branch hours on arrival; for overnight arrivals, use TIJ’s on-site 24-hour ATMs.
Tijuana General Abelardo L. Rodríguez Airport (TIJ) ATMs Walkthrough & Map
Follow the step-by-step walkthrough below to find ATMs when arriving at Tijuana General Abelardo L. Rodríguez Airport (TIJ). For terminal maps and official airport info, visit Tijuana General Abelardo L. Rodríguez Airport (TIJ) map/homepage.
Main Terminal Arrivals (Most Travelers)
- After landing, follow airport signage for Arrivals and Baggage Claim.
- Collect your luggage, then continue toward the public Arrivals exit.
- As you step into the public landside hall, slow down and scan for signs that say “Cajero”, “Cajeros”, or “ATM”.
- Walk toward the main Ambulatorio area (the public/common hall). TIJ’s ATM providers are listed for this public area.
- When you reach the ATM cluster, choose a major bank machine (examples at TIJ include BBVA, Banorte, HSBC, Citibanamex, Scotiabank, and Santander).
- Before confirming, read the on-screen fee notice and continue only if you accept the total cost.
- Withdraw the cash you need, then move a few steps away from the machines to put cash away securely before heading to taxis/rideshares or meeting your driver.
- If a machine is out of service, try another bank in the same ATM row—TIJ’s ATMs are typically grouped together in the public hall.
Arriving via Cross Border Xpress (CBX) Connection (If You Cross from the U.S.)
- After crossing via CBX, follow signs for Mexico / Tijuana Airport and proceed through the CBX-to-terminal connection flow.
- Once you enter the airport’s public landside areas, look immediately for ATM / Cajero signage.
- Head for the main Ambulatorio hall, where the airport lists its banking/ATM services.
- Use a major bank ATM, confirm fees on-screen, and withdraw MXN (Mexican pesos) if that’s what you need for local transport and small purchases.
- If you’re in a rush, prioritize the first working major-bank ATM you see; you can always make a second withdrawal later at a bank branch near the airport if needed.
Quick TIJ Landmarks That Mean You’re Close
- If you’re standing in the public/common hall (Ambulatorio) after exiting arrivals, you’re in the correct general zone for the airport’s listed ATMs.
- If you can see check-in counters and airline queues, you’re still in a landside area—keep an eye out for the ATM cluster.
- If you’re already outside at the curb/pick-up lanes, step back inside and look for ATM / Cajeros signs in the public hall.
Use the map below to find the nearest ATMs and banks near Tijuana General Abelardo L. Rodríguez Airport (TIJ), especially if you can’t use the ATMs inside the airport or prefer to withdraw cash outside the airport.
ATM Withdrawal Tips & Advice for Tijuana General Abelardo L. Rodríguez Airport (TIJ)
- Use the Ambulatorio (public landside) ATM cluster first: TIJ lists its major bank ATMs in the Ambulatorio area, so after you enter the public hall, look for the clustered machines before you head outside.
- Expect the ATM to show a surcharge before you confirm: Mexican ATMs usually display the operator fee and your total before you finish. If the fee looks high, cancel and try a different bank ATM in the same TIJ cluster.
- Withdraw Mexican pesos (MXN) for immediate airport needs: Local taxis, buses, tips, and small purchases around TIJ are easiest with MXN. If an ATM offers a “conversion” to your home currency, choose to be charged in MXN instead.
- Decline Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) when prompted: If the TIJ ATM asks whether you want to be charged in USD (or your home currency) vs. pesos, choose pesos (MXN) to avoid unfavorable conversion markups.
- Use a major bank ATM in TIJ’s listed set: The airport’s on-site banking services include large banks (BBVA, Banorte, HSBC, Citibanamex, Scotiabank, Santander). If one bank ATM is down or out of cash, try another in the same row.
- For large cash needs, plan for per-transaction limits: If you need a larger amount (e.g., long-distance transport, medical deposit, or group travel costs), you may need multiple withdrawals across different machines or banks. TIJ’s cluster makes this easier than leaving the terminal.
- If you’re using CBX, don’t wait until you’re outside the airport zone: Do your first withdrawal as soon as you reach the airport’s Ambulatorio public hall so you’re not searching for banks late at night in the Otay area.
- Secure your cash before leaving the hall: TIJ can be busy in the public areas—step aside, count discreetly, and put cash away before you head to curbside pickup.
FAQs – Tijuana General Abelardo L. Rodríguez Airport (TIJ) ATMs
Where are the ATMs located inside TIJ?
TIJ’s banking/ATM services are listed in the Ambulatorio area, meaning the public landside/common hall of the terminal. After you exit arrivals into the public hall, follow ATM / Cajeros signage to the clustered machines.
Are TIJ airport ATMs open 24 hours?
Yes—TIJ’s on-site major bank ATMs are published as 24 hrs in the airport’s banking services listings. Access can still be affected by temporary maintenance or crowding.
Which banks have ATMs at TIJ?
The airport’s listed on-site options include major banks such as BBVA Bancomer, Banorte, HSBC, Citibanamex (Banamex), Scotiabank, and Santander.
How much are ATM fees at TIJ?
You’ll usually see an operator surcharge on-screen before you confirm. In Mexico, fees can vary widely by bank and operator, so the best move at TIJ is to check the fee on the screen and—if it’s high—cancel and try another bank ATM in the same cluster.
Should I choose USD or MXN if the ATM asks?
Choose MXN. If the TIJ ATM offers to convert the withdrawal into USD (or your home currency), that’s typically Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) and can add extra cost versus letting your card issuer convert at its rate.
I arrived late at night—what’s the safest way to get cash near TIJ?
Use the inside-airport, 24-hour ATMs in the Ambulatorio public hall first. If you prefer a branch/ATM vestibule, you can also use nearby Otay-area bank branches during business hours, but late-night access is usually best inside the terminal.
What if the TIJ ATM is out of cash or not working?
Stay in the same public hall and try another bank in the ATM cluster (BBVA, Banorte, HSBC, Citibanamex, Scotiabank, Santander). If multiple machines fail, use the map to navigate to Otay-area bank ATMs outside the airport.
Do I need pesos immediately after landing at TIJ?
It helps. Even if some services accept cards, having MXN cash is useful for quick snacks, small purchases, and certain ground-transport situations—especially if you arrive during busy periods.
Tijuana Airport Related Services
- BOOK an AIRPORT HOTEL in Tijuana or SLEEPING PODS
- RENT a CAR in Tijuana Airport or BOOK a PRIVATE TRANSFER
- STORE your LUGGAGE in Tijuana Airport or NEARBY
- BUY a LOCAL eSIM for Tijuana, Mexico or a GLOBAL eSIM