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Flight deals to Albuquerque (ABQ)

Things to do after your flight to Albuquerque

With our flights to Albuquerque, you’ll step straight into New Mexico’s most thickly populated city, where dazzling blue skies and richly coloured sunsets rise above parched desert landscapes.

Albuquerque’s cultural make-up offers a fascinating blend of Hispanic and Native American heritage, with a lively student scene thrown into the mix. Delve into this enthralling history, dating back to Albuquerque’s official foundation in 1706, at the city’s intriguing museums, or explore the Hispanic architectural legacy of Old Town Albuquerque.

For all this and more, jump aboard our flights to Albuquerque.

Discover Albuquerque

Diverse dishes

This delicious mix of cultures and traditions translates to the New Mexican kitchen, ruled by red hot chillies, and the lively local arts scene, packed with music, dance, crafts and festivals. Modern-day Albuquerque will also pique the interest of visiting cinephiles and TV fans as the setting of hit show Breaking Bad.

Pie in the sky

For the adventurous traveller, high-in-the-sky balloon rides await, while the city’s famed ballooning tradition reaches its greatest heights in the colourful Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in October. On the ground, explore a myriad of hiking trails in the craggy Sandia Mountains.

Flight information

Fly with our partner Delta Air Lines to Albuquerque International Sunport.

Visa information

Visit our dedicated US visa page, where you'll find lots of useful information on the travel documents you'll need.

Local currency

The currency in Albuquerque is the US Dollar (USD).

Local transport

ABQ RIDE provides bus services in Albuquerque, including connections with the airport.

Time difference

Albuquerque is 7 hours behind London (GMT).

Electricity

The electricity supply is 120 volts in Albuquerque. Standard British plugs will need an adapter.

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