Guadalajara Airport
General information
Guadalajara Airport is the third busiest airport in Mexico after Mexico City Airport and Cancún Airport. The airport in the west of the country is named after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (Padre de la Patria), a Mexican priest who rebelled against Spanish rule (Grito de Dolores) in the year 1810. Guadalajara Airport is a hub for Volaris, Viva Aerobus and Aeromexico. The busiest routes are Mexico City Airport, Tijuana Airport and Los Angeles Airport. From Guadalajara, it is a 1-hour drive to Tequila, famous for its alcoholic beverage, and a 5-hour drive to Puerto Vallarta, a popular vacation destination.
Location
Where is Guadalajara Airport situated?
Guadalajara Airport is located south of the city. By car, the airport can be accessed via the Carretera Chapala – Guadalajara highway.
How many terminals does Guadalajara Airport have?
The airport has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. T1 is Guadalajara Airport’s largest terminal and is used for the majority of all domestic and international flights, T2 is much smaller. In the future, the airport will put a new Terminal 2 into use designed by CallisonRTKL, a global architecture firm.
Airport Map
Transportation
Car
The distance from Guadalajara Airport to the centre of Guadalajara is 20 kilometres. By car, it takes 30 minutes to get to the centre of Guadalajara.
From GDL Airport to Guadalajara City centre by Car
Public transport
It is possible to travel to and from Guadalajara Airport by public transport. Visit the Guadalajara Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Guadalajara Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Guadalajara is about MX$ 350.-. Book your taxi at Guadalajara Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From GDL Airport to Guadalajara City centre by Taxi
Car rental
At Guadalajara Airport you can rent a car from car rental companies Sixt, National (Enterprise Holdings), Avis, Budget, Europcar, Alamo (Enterprise Holdings), Thrifty (The Hertz Corporation), Dollar (The Hertz Corporation), Hertz and local providers. It is most convenient to find and book a car well in advance. By doing so, you can save money and time at the airport.
Airport parking
Guadalajara Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
At the airport
Do you want more information about facilities, currency exchange, services, free Wi-Fi, lounges, etc. at Guadalajara Airport? Check our at the airport page for a complete overview of all facilities and services at Guadalajara Airport.
Flights
Departures and arrivals
Looking for departure times and/or arrival times? Find the latest flight status information for flights departing from and arriving at Guadalajara Airport.
Flight tickets
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Which airlines fly from and to Guadalajara Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at Guadalajara Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- Volaris
- Viva Aerobus
- Aeroméxico
- Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Airlines
Accommodations
Hotels near the airport
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Hotels in Guadalajara
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Things to do
It is possible to book tickets, activities and tours in the city and near Guadalajara Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
Reviews
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Latest airport review
The airport would be fine if not for corrupt screening practices. We bought two things at the local markets and had them in our carry on bags. Both were small copper decorative pieces. After a 2 hour wait just to get to the security check point, it was obvious that my blonde hair and lack of Spanish was targeted.
My bag was aggressively ripped open and gone through until the security agent found what she was looking for. I didn’t have time to wait through the line again and didn’t even check a bag. She told me a small copper tea pot was a dangerous item and I couldn’t take it. I had no choice, but to surrender it.
As I walked away I saw her tuck the item away for safe keeping, with a smile. It did not go into the trash or where other items had been surrendered. She fully intended to keep it.
Don’t buy anything thinking you are helping the local economy. Look, but don’t buy, because a greedy, corrupt security screener will make sure they line their own pockets from your purchase.