Cheap Flights to Albuquerque
About the Origin Albuquerque
Albuquerque is the largest and most populous desert city in New Mexico. The city is a home for many educational institutions, health and research laboratories such as the University of New Mexico (UNM), Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), Sandia National Laboratories, Kirtland Air Force Base, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, and Presbyterian Health Services. Though Albuquerque is the largest city, it has been overlooked as a tourist destination; however, the city enjoys humongous festivals, marvels, museums, and parks.
Tourist Attractions
The city vaunts numerous beautiful places, popular festivals, museums, parks, and many more. The city, takes you to enjoy visiting, Albuquerque Biological Park, Rio Grande Zoo, Albuquerque Aquarium / Rio Grande Botanical Garden, Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, National Hispanic Cultural Center, National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, Sandia Peak Tramway, Unser Racing Museum, and University of New Mexico. Conversely, you can also spend time in the old town, which boasts many archaic relics and museums including, Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, American International Rattlesnake Museum, Explora Science Center and Children's Museum, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, and Turquoise Museum.
Along with sightseeing, there are many things to do in the Albuquerque. Watching games in Albuquerque Isotopes, rides in Cliff's Amusement Park, spectating Open Space Visitor Center, enjoying skating at Outpost Ice Arena, watching the archaeological site Petroglyph National Monument, enjoying the plays performed by the talented artists in the art theatres. If you are visiting during the time of an event, then you must partake in the International Balloon Fiesta and other popular annual events.
Shopping Dining & Nightlife
The widespread city has abundant shopping choices at its mega shopping malls. You can get everything from high end jewellery to household things. Coronado, ABQ Mall, new one, Santa Fe Outlet Malls and Cottonwood are famous shopping malls within the city. Central Avenue is the most popular shopping street in downtown and for budget shopping Flea Markets on weekends are great options. The city has plentiful of restaurants with diverse culinary sense and it is also a home for American regional food varieties. Mostly the cuisines of New Mexico are piquant; the local popular dish sopaipillas bread is spotted in every restaurant.
Albuquerque has an active nightlife with live music concerts, dance clubs, comedy clubs, and cutting edge theatres. You can also find around four casinos, which reflects the Las Vegas style of gaming. The city also satisfies your alcohol thirst at its bars, pubs and night clubs, where you can taste medal endearing wines and beers
Festivals & Seasons
International Balloon Festival of Albuquerque is the most popular festival celebrated in the city, which is famous throughout the globe and is celebrated for nine days in October. The city also celebrates cultural, dance, music and food festivals like New Mexico's Annual Celebration of World Music & Culture festival, Albuquerque Summer fest along with religious festivals include Christmas, Easter, Halloween and New Year’s Day.
Transportation within the city
Being the largest city many roads lead to many important places hence it is advisable to carry a road map for passengers preferred to drive around themselves. ABQ Ride and Rapid Ride are the two buses serving Albuquerque, has standard fares 1$ per ride. You can rent a bike during your entire stay; the trail system in the city is outstanding. It is of great choice for travellers and as well as commuters.
Popular Sports in Albuquerque
Baseball, ice hockey and basketball are the most popular sports played in Albuquerque along with Golf, there are many courses within the city.
Weather in Albuquerque
The city has an arid desert climate which is situated at a higher elevation surrounded by mountains and deserts. Albuquerque experiences all four seasons. Summers are quite hot with low humidity, with an average temperature ranging from 34°C to 38°C. Winters are cool with rare snowfall, during the nights temperatures mostly reach to below freezing. Fall will have comfortable temperatures. The good time to visit Albuquerque is during April and September.
Emergency Numbers
For any criminal offense tourists can inform the police at a toll free number 911
About Albuquerque Airport & Location
Albuquerque International Sunport (IATA: ABQ, ICAO: KABQ, FAA LID: ABQ) is the major commercial, largest and busiest airports of the state and it is the fastest gateway to reach New Mexico. The airport is located just five kilometers southeast of the city center Albuquerque and nearly six million passengers fly to and from this airport each year. This international airport operates flights to both domestic and international destinations.
Airline Information
The passenger air carriers operated from the Albuquerque International Sunport, include
| Alaska Airlines | Delta Air Lines | JetBlue Airways | United Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | US Airways | American Airlines | Great Lakes Airlines |
Airport Terminal Information
The Albuquerque International Sunport has three level terminal building with two concourses (A & B) for 23 commercial airline gates. The terminal has all basic passenger facilities and free Wi-Fi is available in every corner of the airport.
Local Transportation at Albuquerque Airport
You can get through taxis, rental cars, limousines and public buses. Many companies which offer shuttle bus service which are very frequent.
Airport Facilities
Restaurants, bars, cafes, coffee shops, gift shops, ground Transportation Counter, Baggage claim centres, paging telephones, public telephones restrooms, ticketing counters, lost and found counters, ATM’s , Handicap assistance, baggage carts, Reservations center telephones, Rental car courtesy telephones and free Wi-Fi are the facilities by the Albuquerque International Sunport to have a comfortable stay time at the airport.
Hotels near Albuquerque Airport
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Albuquerque International Sunport Airport Address |
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2200 Sunport Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87106, |
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Ph: +1 505-244-7700 |
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