New Mexico is full of scenic beauty and a vibrant local culture. The best way to see it all is by flying through Albuquerque International Sunport. Since opening as a municipal airport in 1939, ABQ has offered travelers a way to access everything New Mexico’s largest city has to offer, making this airport your ideal gateway to the “Land of Enchantment”. Each of the three concourses that make up Albuquerque Sunport’s terminal features amenities, shops and restaurants that give the airport a uniquely New Mexican feel.
Staying with Choice Hotels near ABQ Airport gives you time to check out the terminal’s many southwestern-themed murals and sculptures, or enjoy musical performances by local artists in the terminal’s Great Hall. There are a number of restaurants throughout the concourses serving up authentic New Mexican and Southwestern meals, and several boutique stores offer local handmade crafts, art and jewelry. In terms of ground transportation, travelers have a few ways to get from ABQ to Albuquerque and other points of interest in New Mexico. Buses from the airport provide service to popular destinations in the city and also connect to New Mexico’s commuter rail system. Shuttles and taxis are also available.
If you find yourself with some free time, be sure to check out our list of Choice Hotels in Albuquerque for a list of great things to see and do in New Mexico’s biggest city. No matter what brings you to ABQ, staying with Choice Hotels near Albuquerque Airport is the best way to ensure a successful trip. Our ABQ airport hotels offer clean, comfortable rooms with all the amenities a traveler needs before or after a long flight. Be sure to check out Stay and Fly packages, and book online now.