Mexico Travel Guide

Mexico — Airports

Browse the Mexico Photo Gallery

Mexico City International

Airport Code: MEX
Full Airport Name: Mexico City International Airport
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) east of Mexico City.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT 6 (GMT 5 between the first Sunday in April and the second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (0)2482 2424.
Terminal Transfer: Passengers in possession of an electronic reservation password, ticket and/or boarding pass are transported free of charge on the Air Train between terminals one and two. The general public have to take the public transportation bus between the terminals at a nominal charge. Both services are available 24 hours a day.
Ground Transport: There is a Mexico City Metro subway system linking the airport to downtown Mexico City. Taxis are regulated and passengers can pay in advance at the taxi counter in Arrivals. There are also suburban bus services including Autobuses del Oriente (ADO), Autobuses Estrella Roja and Autobuses Pullman de Morelos. Some hotels offer a pick-up service, however it is worth checking their charge as it is generally cheaper to take a taxi. Car rentals are available.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and National (driving in Mexico City is not recommended for first-time visitors).
Airport Taxis: Taxis are regulated and passengers can pay in advance at the taxi counter in Arrivals. Authorized taxis are white and mustard yellow with an airplane logo. It takes about 45 minutes to the city center and costs around US$20.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, banks, bureau de change, business facilities, a post office, restaurants, shops, hotel reservations and tourist information. There are facilities for disabled travelers but those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: The airport has four well-maintained and organized parking lots with a capacity for almost 5,000 vehicles.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$38.
Website: www.aicm.com.mx

Cancun International

Airport Code: CUN
Full Airport Name: Cancun International Airport
Location: The airport is situated nine miles (17km) southwest of the hotel and resort area in Cancun.
Time Zone: GMT 6 (GMT 5 between the first Sunday in April and the second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 99 8848 7200
Terminal Transfer: A shuttle bus runs between the main entrances to the terminals every 10 mins.
Ground Transport: Both taxis and colectivos can be used to get to the town. An official taxi company provides services from the airport and can be paid for at the airport just after the arrivals hall. US$14-20, the drive takes 20 to 25 mins. Colectivos are small buses that provide a door-to-door service; the driver will usually wait until it is full before leaving, US$6/30 mins. Taxis also go to Playa del Carmen 335 Pesos/US$30-35 and the trip takes approximately 1 hour.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty and National.
Airport Taxis: Official taxis provide services from the airport and can paid for at the airport just after the arrivals hall. Taxis go to both Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
Airport Facilities: Cancun airport has all the appurtenances one would expect at one of the world's mega-airports. Facilities include ATMs, bureau de change, business facilities, restaurants, shops, a beauty salon and tourist information. There are facilities for disabled passengers but those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$29.
Website: www.asur.com.mx

Guadalajara Airport

Airport Code: GDL
Full Airport Name: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Guadalajara.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT 6 (GMT 5 between the first Sunday in April to the second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (0)33 3688 5248.
Ground Transport: The airport minibus service and authorized taxis both go to the city center. Fares can be paid for in advance at the taxi booth outside the arrivals hall.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar.
Airport Taxis: Regular taxis are not allowed to pick passengers up at the airport, however they do drop people off and charge between US$12 and US$20. Autotransportaciones Aeropuerto runs a minibus and taxi service fares range from US$23 and US$18 for up to three people traveling to the same destination. Passengers can buy tickets at the ticket booth situated outside the terminal exit.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other facilities include ATMs, banks, bureau de change, a post office, business facilities (fax and internet), hotel reservations and tourist information. Disabled facilities are relatively good; those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to $US29 (sometime included in the ticket, check with your booking agent).
Website: www.guadalajara.aeropuertosgap.com.mx

Acapulco International Airport

Airport Code: ACA
Full Airport Name: General Juan N Alvarez International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 16 miles (26km) southeast of Acapulco.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT 6 (GMT 5 from first Sunday in April to second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (01)744 466 9446.
Ground Transport: An airport minibus service (Servicio Colectivo) goes regularly to the city center, dropping off on request. Authorised taxis are available outside Arrivals, they take around 35 minutes to the beach area hotels and cost about US$20.
Car Rental: Car rental companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, National and Hertz are represented at the airport.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the main terminal. The trip to the main beach area takes 30 mins and costs between US$20 and US$25.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other facilities include banks, bureau de change, a post office, a tourist information kiosk and business facilities (including fax and internet). Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$29 (sometimes included in the ticket price, check with your booking agent).

Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (Puerto Vallarta)

Airport Code: PVR
Full Airport Name: Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
Location: The airport is located 5 miles (8 km) north of Puerto Vallarta.
Time Zone: Local time is CST.
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (322)221 1298.
Ground Transport: Areomovil taxi transportation is the main source of transport from the airport, as well as combi bus (Colectivo minivan) which charge rates based on the zone of travel. The fare must be paid before departure at a small kiosk located just outside the terminal. Limos.com also provide a service for passengers from the airport. Taxis can be flagged down from the highway and travelers can expect to pay around US$10 to get to Puerto Vallarta. The local bus travels through to Puerto Vallarta at a cost of around 3 Pesos.
Car Rental: There are several car rental agencies located in the terminal.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available just outside the terminal and rates are charged based on the zones of travel. Taxis can also be flagged down from and travelers can expect to pay around US$10 to get to Puerto Vallarta.
Airport Facilities: The airport features a bank, a bureau de change, cash machines, several small shops on the ground level of the airport, duty-free shops, a café, restaurant and a bar.
Car Parking: There is short-term parking available.
Departure Tax: US$23 (generally included in the airline ticket, check with your booking agent).
Website: aeropuertosgap.com.mx/english/index-site.html

Mexico City International

Airport Code: MEX
Full Airport Name: Mexico City International Airport
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) east of Mexico City.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT 6 (GMT 5 between the first Sunday in April and the second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (0)2482 2424.
Terminal Transfer: Passengers in possession of an electronic reservation password, ticket and/or boarding pass are transported free of charge on the Air Train between terminals one and two. The general public have to take the public transportation bus between the terminals at a nominal charge. Both services are available 24 hours a day.
Ground Transport: There is a Mexico City Metro subway system linking the airport to downtown Mexico City. Taxis are regulated and passengers can pay in advance at the taxi counter in Arrivals. There are also suburban bus services including Autobuses del Oriente (ADO), Autobuses Estrella Roja and Autobuses Pullman de Morelos. Some hotels offer a pick-up service, however it is worth checking their charge as it is generally cheaper to take a taxi. Car rentals are available.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and National (driving in Mexico City is not recommended for first-time visitors).
Airport Taxis: Taxis are regulated and passengers can pay in advance at the taxi counter in Arrivals. Authorized taxis are white and mustard yellow with an airplane logo. It takes about 45 minutes to the city center and costs around US$20.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, banks, bureau de change, business facilities, a post office, restaurants, shops, hotel reservations and tourist information. There are facilities for disabled travelers but those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: The airport has four well-maintained and organized parking lots with a capacity for almost 5,000 vehicles.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$38.
Website: www.aicm.com.mx

Cancun International

Airport Code: CUN
Full Airport Name: Cancun International Airport
Location: The airport is situated nine miles (17km) southwest of the hotel and resort area in Cancun.
Time Zone: GMT 6 (GMT 5 between the first Sunday in April and the second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 99 8848 7200
Terminal Transfer: A shuttle bus runs between the main entrances to the terminals every 10 mins.
Ground Transport: Both taxis and colectivos can be used to get to the town. An official taxi company provides services from the airport and can be paid for at the airport just after the arrivals hall. US$14-20, the drive takes 20 to 25 mins. Colectivos are small buses that provide a door-to-door service; the driver will usually wait until it is full before leaving, US$6/30 mins. Taxis also go to Playa del Carmen 335 Pesos/US$30-35 and the trip takes approximately 1 hour.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty and National.
Airport Taxis: Official taxis provide services from the airport and can paid for at the airport just after the arrivals hall. Taxis go to both Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
Airport Facilities: Cancun airport has all the appurtenances one would expect at one of the world's mega-airports. Facilities include ATMs, bureau de change, business facilities, restaurants, shops, a beauty salon and tourist information. There are facilities for disabled passengers but those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$29.
Website: www.asur.com.mx

Guadalajara Airport

Airport Code: GDL
Full Airport Name: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Guadalajara.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT 6 (GMT 5 between the first Sunday in April to the second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (0)33 3688 5248.
Ground Transport: The airport minibus service and authorized taxis both go to the city center. Fares can be paid for in advance at the taxi booth outside the arrivals hall.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar.
Airport Taxis: Regular taxis are not allowed to pick passengers up at the airport, however they do drop people off and charge between US$12 and US$20. Autotransportaciones Aeropuerto runs a minibus and taxi service fares range from US$23 and US$18 for up to three people traveling to the same destination. Passengers can buy tickets at the ticket booth situated outside the terminal exit.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other facilities include ATMs, banks, bureau de change, a post office, business facilities (fax and internet), hotel reservations and tourist information. Disabled facilities are relatively good; those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to $US29 (sometime included in the ticket, check with your booking agent).
Website: www.guadalajara.aeropuertosgap.com.mx

Acapulco International Airport

Airport Code: ACA
Full Airport Name: General Juan N Alvarez International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 16 miles (26km) southeast of Acapulco.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT 6 (GMT 5 from first Sunday in April to second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (01)744 466 9446.
Ground Transport: An airport minibus service (Servicio Colectivo) goes regularly to the city center, dropping off on request. Authorised taxis are available outside Arrivals, they take around 35 minutes to the beach area hotels and cost about US$20.
Car Rental: Car rental companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, National and Hertz are represented at the airport.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the main terminal. The trip to the main beach area takes 30 mins and costs between US$20 and US$25.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other facilities include banks, bureau de change, a post office, a tourist information kiosk and business facilities (including fax and internet). Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$29 (sometimes included in the ticket price, check with your booking agent).

Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (Puerto Vallarta)

Airport Code: PVR
Full Airport Name: Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
Location: The airport is located 5 miles (8 km) north of Puerto Vallarta.
Time Zone: Local time is CST.
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (322)221 1298.
Ground Transport: Areomovil taxi transportation is the main source of transport from the airport, as well as combi bus (Colectivo minivan) which charge rates based on the zone of travel. The fare must be paid before departure at a small kiosk located just outside the terminal. Limos.com also provide a service for passengers from the airport. Taxis can be flagged down from the highway and travelers can expect to pay around US$10 to get to Puerto Vallarta. The local bus travels through to Puerto Vallarta at a cost of around 3 Pesos.
Car Rental: There are several car rental agencies located in the terminal.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available just outside the terminal and rates are charged based on the zones of travel. Taxis can also be flagged down from and travelers can expect to pay around US$10 to get to Puerto Vallarta.
Airport Facilities: The airport features a bank, a bureau de change, cash machines, several small shops on the ground level of the airport, duty-free shops, a café, restaurant and a bar.
Car Parking: There is short-term parking available.
Departure Tax: US$23 (generally included in the airline ticket, check with your booking agent).
Website: aeropuertosgap.com.mx/english/index-site.html

Mexico City International

Airport Code: MEX
Full Airport Name: Mexico City International Airport
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) east of Mexico City.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT 6 (GMT 5 between the first Sunday in April and the second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (0)2482 2424.
Terminal Transfer: Passengers in possession of an electronic reservation password, ticket and/or boarding pass are transported free of charge on the Air Train between terminals one and two. The general public have to take the public transportation bus between the terminals at a nominal charge. Both services are available 24 hours a day.
Ground Transport: There is a Mexico City Metro subway system linking the airport to downtown Mexico City. Taxis are regulated and passengers can pay in advance at the taxi counter in Arrivals. There are also suburban bus services including Autobuses del Oriente (ADO), Autobuses Estrella Roja and Autobuses Pullman de Morelos. Some hotels offer a pick-up service, however it is worth checking their charge as it is generally cheaper to take a taxi. Car rentals are available.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and National (driving in Mexico City is not recommended for first-time visitors).
Airport Taxis: Taxis are regulated and passengers can pay in advance at the taxi counter in Arrivals. Authorized taxis are white and mustard yellow with an airplane logo. It takes about 45 minutes to the city center and costs around US$20.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, banks, bureau de change, business facilities, a post office, restaurants, shops, hotel reservations and tourist information. There are facilities for disabled travelers but those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: The airport has four well-maintained and organized parking lots with a capacity for almost 5,000 vehicles.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$38.
Website: www.aicm.com.mx

Cancun International

Airport Code: CUN
Full Airport Name: Cancun International Airport
Location: The airport is situated nine miles (17km) southwest of the hotel and resort area in Cancun.
Time Zone: GMT 6 (GMT 5 between the first Sunday in April and the second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 99 8848 7200
Terminal Transfer: A shuttle bus runs between the main entrances to the terminals every 10 mins.
Ground Transport: Both taxis and colectivos can be used to get to the town. An official taxi company provides services from the airport and can be paid for at the airport just after the arrivals hall. US$14-20, the drive takes 20 to 25 mins. Colectivos are small buses that provide a door-to-door service; the driver will usually wait until it is full before leaving, US$6/30 mins. Taxis also go to Playa del Carmen 335 Pesos/US$30-35 and the trip takes approximately 1 hour.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty and National.
Airport Taxis: Official taxis provide services from the airport and can paid for at the airport just after the arrivals hall. Taxis go to both Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
Airport Facilities: Cancun airport has all the appurtenances one would expect at one of the world's mega-airports. Facilities include ATMs, bureau de change, business facilities, restaurants, shops, a beauty salon and tourist information. There are facilities for disabled passengers but those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$29.
Website: www.asur.com.mx

Guadalajara Airport

Airport Code: GDL
Full Airport Name: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Guadalajara.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT 6 (GMT 5 between the first Sunday in April to the second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (0)33 3688 5248.
Ground Transport: The airport minibus service and authorized taxis both go to the city center. Fares can be paid for in advance at the taxi booth outside the arrivals hall.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar.
Airport Taxis: Regular taxis are not allowed to pick passengers up at the airport, however they do drop people off and charge between US$12 and US$20. Autotransportaciones Aeropuerto runs a minibus and taxi service fares range from US$23 and US$18 for up to three people traveling to the same destination. Passengers can buy tickets at the ticket booth situated outside the terminal exit.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other facilities include ATMs, banks, bureau de change, a post office, business facilities (fax and internet), hotel reservations and tourist information. Disabled facilities are relatively good; those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to $US29 (sometime included in the ticket, check with your booking agent).
Website: www.guadalajara.aeropuertosgap.com.mx

Acapulco International Airport

Airport Code: ACA
Full Airport Name: General Juan N Alvarez International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 16 miles (26km) southeast of Acapulco.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT 6 (GMT 5 from first Sunday in April to second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (01)744 466 9446.
Ground Transport: An airport minibus service (Servicio Colectivo) goes regularly to the city center, dropping off on request. Authorised taxis are available outside Arrivals, they take around 35 minutes to the beach area hotels and cost about US$20.
Car Rental: Car rental companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, National and Hertz are represented at the airport.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the main terminal. The trip to the main beach area takes 30 mins and costs between US$20 and US$25.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other facilities include banks, bureau de change, a post office, a tourist information kiosk and business facilities (including fax and internet). Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$29 (sometimes included in the ticket price, check with your booking agent).

Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (Puerto Vallarta)

Airport Code: PVR
Full Airport Name: Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
Location: The airport is located 5 miles (8 km) north of Puerto Vallarta.
Time Zone: Local time is CST.
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (322)221 1298.
Ground Transport: Areomovil taxi transportation is the main source of transport from the airport, as well as combi bus (Colectivo minivan) which charge rates based on the zone of travel. The fare must be paid before departure at a small kiosk located just outside the terminal. Limos.com also provide a service for passengers from the airport. Taxis can be flagged down from the highway and travelers can expect to pay around US$10 to get to Puerto Vallarta. The local bus travels through to Puerto Vallarta at a cost of around 3 Pesos.
Car Rental: There are several car rental agencies located in the terminal.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available just outside the terminal and rates are charged based on the zones of travel. Taxis can also be flagged down from and travelers can expect to pay around US$10 to get to Puerto Vallarta.
Airport Facilities: The airport features a bank, a bureau de change, cash machines, several small shops on the ground level of the airport, duty-free shops, a café, restaurant and a bar.
Car Parking: There is short-term parking available.
Departure Tax: US$23 (generally included in the airline ticket, check with your booking agent).
Website: aeropuertosgap.com.mx/english/index-site.html

Mexico City International

Airport Code: MEX
Full Airport Name: Mexico City International Airport
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) east of Mexico City.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT 6 (GMT 5 between the first Sunday in April and the second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (0)2482 2424.
Terminal Transfer: Passengers in possession of an electronic reservation password, ticket and/or boarding pass are transported free of charge on the Air Train between terminals one and two. The general public have to take the public transportation bus between the terminals at a nominal charge. Both services are available 24 hours a day.
Ground Transport: There is a Mexico City Metro subway system linking the airport to downtown Mexico City. Taxis are regulated and passengers can pay in advance at the taxi counter in Arrivals. There are also suburban bus services including Autobuses del Oriente (ADO), Autobuses Estrella Roja and Autobuses Pullman de Morelos. Some hotels offer a pick-up service, however it is worth checking their charge as it is generally cheaper to take a taxi. Car rentals are available.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and National (driving in Mexico City is not recommended for first-time visitors).
Airport Taxis: Taxis are regulated and passengers can pay in advance at the taxi counter in Arrivals. Authorized taxis are white and mustard yellow with an airplane logo. It takes about 45 minutes to the city center and costs around US$20.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, banks, bureau de change, business facilities, a post office, restaurants, shops, hotel reservations and tourist information. There are facilities for disabled travelers but those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: The airport has four well-maintained and organized parking lots with a capacity for almost 5,000 vehicles.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$38.
Website: www.aicm.com.mx

Cancun International

Airport Code: CUN
Full Airport Name: Cancun International Airport
Location: The airport is situated nine miles (17km) southwest of the hotel and resort area in Cancun.
Time Zone: GMT 6 (GMT 5 between the first Sunday in April and the second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 99 8848 7200
Terminal Transfer: A shuttle bus runs between the main entrances to the terminals every 10 mins.
Ground Transport: Both taxis and colectivos can be used to get to the town. An official taxi company provides services from the airport and can be paid for at the airport just after the arrivals hall. US$14-20, the drive takes 20 to 25 mins. Colectivos are small buses that provide a door-to-door service; the driver will usually wait until it is full before leaving, US$6/30 mins. Taxis also go to Playa del Carmen 335 Pesos/US$30-35 and the trip takes approximately 1 hour.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty and National.
Airport Taxis: Official taxis provide services from the airport and can paid for at the airport just after the arrivals hall. Taxis go to both Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
Airport Facilities: Cancun airport has all the appurtenances one would expect at one of the world's mega-airports. Facilities include ATMs, bureau de change, business facilities, restaurants, shops, a beauty salon and tourist information. There are facilities for disabled passengers but those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$29.
Website: www.asur.com.mx

Guadalajara Airport

Airport Code: GDL
Full Airport Name: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Guadalajara.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT 6 (GMT 5 between the first Sunday in April to the second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (0)33 3688 5248.
Ground Transport: The airport minibus service and authorized taxis both go to the city center. Fares can be paid for in advance at the taxi booth outside the arrivals hall.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar.
Airport Taxis: Regular taxis are not allowed to pick passengers up at the airport, however they do drop people off and charge between US$12 and US$20. Autotransportaciones Aeropuerto runs a minibus and taxi service fares range from US$23 and US$18 for up to three people traveling to the same destination. Passengers can buy tickets at the ticket booth situated outside the terminal exit.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other facilities include ATMs, banks, bureau de change, a post office, business facilities (fax and internet), hotel reservations and tourist information. Disabled facilities are relatively good; those with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to $US29 (sometime included in the ticket, check with your booking agent).
Website: www.guadalajara.aeropuertosgap.com.mx

Acapulco International Airport

Airport Code: ACA
Full Airport Name: General Juan N Alvarez International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 16 miles (26km) southeast of Acapulco.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT 6 (GMT 5 from first Sunday in April to second last Saturday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (01)744 466 9446.
Ground Transport: An airport minibus service (Servicio Colectivo) goes regularly to the city center, dropping off on request. Authorised taxis are available outside Arrivals, they take around 35 minutes to the beach area hotels and cost about US$20.
Car Rental: Car rental companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, National and Hertz are represented at the airport.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the main terminal. The trip to the main beach area takes 30 mins and costs between US$20 and US$25.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other facilities include banks, bureau de change, a post office, a tourist information kiosk and business facilities (including fax and internet). Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$29 (sometimes included in the ticket price, check with your booking agent).

Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (Puerto Vallarta)

Airport Code: PVR
Full Airport Name: Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
Location: The airport is located 5 miles (8 km) north of Puerto Vallarta.
Time Zone: Local time is CST.
Phone Number: Tel: +52 (322)221 1298.
Ground Transport: Areomovil taxi transportation is the main source of transport from the airport, as well as combi bus (Colectivo minivan) which charge rates based on the zone of travel. The fare must be paid before departure at a small kiosk located just outside the terminal. Limos.com also provide a service for passengers from the airport. Taxis can be flagged down from the highway and travelers can expect to pay around US$10 to get to Puerto Vallarta. The local bus travels through to Puerto Vallarta at a cost of around 3 Pesos.
Car Rental: There are several car rental agencies located in the terminal.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available just outside the terminal and rates are charged based on the zones of travel. Taxis can also be flagged down from and travelers can expect to pay around US$10 to get to Puerto Vallarta.
Airport Facilities: The airport features a bank, a bureau de change, cash machines, several small shops on the ground level of the airport, duty-free shops, a café, restaurant and a bar.
Car Parking: There is short-term parking available.
Departure Tax: US$23 (generally included in the airline ticket, check with your booking agent).
Website: aeropuertosgap.com.mx/english/index-site.html