Getting to know Tijuana, Baja California Norte Airport (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) will be easy once you have your own rental car. But before you hit the tarmac in a new and unfamiliar place, it's always good to know a bit of basic info about the area.Tijuana, Baja California Norte Airport (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) is about 4 miles to the northeast from downtown Tijuana.