The Gateway to Mexico

Tijuana Fun Fact

Tijuana is the most visited border city in the world

Departure Airport: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK/KOAK) @Myrightsock summon
Arrival Airport: General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (TIJ/MMTJ)
Aircraft: Airbus A319
Airline: Volaris
Flight Time: 1:03
Server: Expert

Boarding 119 passengers onto our A319 for the hour-long run down to Mexico.


A view of beautiful Downtown San Francisco on the departure. In the background, right in front of our right engine you can see the Golden Gate Bridge.


One last look the incredible Bay Area as we continue our climb.


Tracking South at 32,000 feet over Central California’s Diablo Range.


Reaching the middle of our flight over the Central Valley.


The West Coast’s busiest and most iconic airport, Los Angeles.


The approach into Tijuana from the north takes us over their next-door neighbor, San Diego International Airport.


Turning final for Runway 09.


Crossing from the United States of America right onto airport property.


Welcome to Tijuana! Known as the “Gateway to Mexico,” it is home to the busiest border crossing in the world, the San Ysidro Port of Entry, which processes more than 350,000 travelers a day.


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Beautiful trip report!

Great pics as usual!

I would like to correct you there. The busiest border crossing in the world is the Johor-Singapore Causeway (known locally as the Causeway).

Second is Tijuana