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Guadalajara International Airport

Guadalajara, Mexico
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Mexico's second-busiest airport serving western Mexico.

Opened
1966
Location
Guadalajara, Mexico
Guadalajara International Airport, officially known as Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, is located in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, approximately 17 kilometers south of Guadalajara's city center. It serves as the primary gateway to the Jalisco state capital and the broader western Mexico region. The airport is the second busiest in Mexico by passenger traffic, handling over 15 million passengers annually in peak years. It operates as an important hub for both domestic and international routes, connecting Guadalajara to destinations across North America, Latin America, and beyond. GDL serves as a major hub for Volaris and an important focus city for other Mexican carriers. The airport is operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), which manages several airports across Mexico's Pacific region.
Terminals
The airport has two passenger terminals, Terminal A and Terminal B, which are connected and handle both domestic and international operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, app-based rideshares, and private shuttle services connecting the airport to Guadalajara's city center, approximately 20–30 minutes away; a direct rail link is not available.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at GDL include Volaris, Aeroméxico, VivaAerobus, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, among others.
Notable facts
  • ›Officially named Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
  • ›Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP).
  • ›Located in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, not within Guadalajara proper.
  • ›Serves as the primary hub for low-cost carrier Volaris.
  • ›Second busiest airport in Mexico by passenger volume.
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Route map (41 destinations)

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Routes

GDL → TIJ4O · 320
GDL → MEX4O · 320
GDL → MTY4O · 320
GDL → SJD4O · 320
GDL → SNA4O · 320
GDL → SAT4O · 320
GDL → DFWAA · M80
GDL → LAXAA · 737
GDL → SJCAA · 737
GDL → PHXAA · CR9 CRJ
GDL → ATLAF · 320
GDL → ATLAM · 320
GDL → CUUAM · ERJ
GDL → ONTAM · 738
GDL → TRCAM · ERJ
GDL → LAXAS · 73H
GDL → LAXAM · 738
GDL → MEXAM · 737 EMJ E70 E75 738 ERJ
GDL → MTYAM · ERJ
GDL → SFOAM · 738
GDL → TIJAM · 738
GDL → SJCAS · 73H
GDL → CULAM · ERJ
GDL → LAPAM · ERJ
GDL → MZTAM · ERJ
GDL → ORDAM · 737
GDL → SJCAM · 73H
GDL → CENAM · ERJ
GDL → FATAM · 738
GDL → HMOAM · ERJ
GDL → PTYAM · E90
GDL → PVRAM · ERJ
GDL → SMFAM · 738
GDL → TLCAM · ERJ
GDL → ATLAZ · 320
GDL → PTYCM · E90
GDL → LAXDL · 738
GDL → MTYDL · ER4
GDL → ONTDL · 738
GDL → SMFDL · 738
GDL → ATLDL · 320
GDL → FATDL · 738
GDL → ORDDL · 737
GDL → SLCDL · CR9
GDL → ATLKL · 320
GDL → LAXNZ · 319
GDL → SFONZ · 319 738
GDL → SFOUA · 319 738
GDL → LAXUA · 319
GDL → IAHUA · 319 73G
GDL → PHXUS · CR9 CRJ
GDL → DFWUS · M80 ER4
GDL → CUNVB · 733
GDL → MEXVB · 733
GDL → HMOVB · 733
GDL → LAPVB · 733
GDL → MIDVB · 733
GDL → REXVB · 733
GDL → ATLVS · 320
GDL → CJSVB · 733
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City & Place Guide

Mexico's cultural capital where mariachi, art, and tequila converge.

Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco state, is Mexico's second-largest city and one of its most culturally rich. Known as the birthplace of mariachi music and the gateway to the tequila-producing region, it blends colonial heritage with a thriving modern arts and food scene.

The historic centro is anchored by a stunning 16th-century cathedral and a cluster of grand plazas, while creative neighborhoods like Tlaquepaque and Chapultepec pulse with galleries, boutiques, and lively restaurants. The city's year-round mild climate and warm, welcoming locals make it an easy and rewarding destination for any traveler.

  • •Guadalajara Cathedral — iconic twin-spired landmark dominating the historic city center.
  • •Instituto Cultural Cabañas — UNESCO-listed hospice housing José Clemente Orozco's breathtaking murals.
  • •Tlaquepaque — artisan village packed with craft shops, galleries, and mariachi-filled plazas.
  • •Mercado San Juan de Dios — massive indoor market overflowing with food, crafts, and local life.
  • •Tequila Town Day Trip — nearby pueblo where you can tour distilleries and agave fields.
  • •Bosque Colomos — peaceful urban forest ideal for a relaxing afternoon walk or jog.

Getting around: Guadalajara has a metro system with three lines covering major corridors, complemented by an extensive network of city buses and the SITEUR light rail. Taxis are plentiful and affordable, though Uber and DiDi rideshare apps are widely available, safer for tourists, and easy to use throughout the metropolitan area.

Best time: October through December offers the best weather, with cooler temperatures after the rainy season and the festive October Cultural Festival filling the city with music and events.

Local food: Don't miss birria (slow-braised spiced meat stew), tortas ahogadas (drowned sandwiches in fiery tomato sauce), and locally produced tequila and raicilla spirits sampled at a traditional cantina.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Guadalajara International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Guadalajara International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Guadalajara); officially Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport) (IATA: GDL, ICAO: MMGL), is the international airport serving Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. It is Mexico's third-busiest airport in passenger traffic, aircraft operations, and cargo volume, offering flights across Mexico, the Americas, and Europe. It ranks ninth in Latin America and 39th in North America by passenger traffic.

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