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1 hour
General Juan N. Alvarez Intl. - Acapulco Intl. Airport

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28 Nov 2024
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Transportation to Guadalajara Airport from the City Center

You will be able to get to the Guadalajara Airport, 17 kilometers southeast of the city, quickly by bus and shuttle minibuses from the center of the city. You can use the taxi which is slightly more expensive than public transport, or you can rent your car.

Bus

City buses departing from Guadalajara central station provide access to Guadalajara Airport within 30 minutes. You can get on this city bus by paying 40 Mexican Pezos ($ 4). A second option is taking a direct bus from Cetral Vieja or the old central bus station to Guadalajara Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 buildings; this is a 20-minute ride. You can provide this access by paying only 6 Mexican dollars. You should pay attention to the fact that it writes "El Centro" on the bus that you will take from the city.

Minibus

There are airport minibuses that provide a fast transportation service between Guadalajara city center and Guadalajara airport. These minibuses depart every hour from the city center and go directly to the airport. The minibus ticket that you can purchase from the ticket sales points in the city center costs 120 Mexican Dollars according to most recent data. There are also transfer services provided by GO Airport Shuttle and GDL Super Shuttle.

Taxi

Using taxis to get to the airport in Guadalajara, where taxis are widely used, is both comfortable and reliable. Instead of losing time at the stops, you can go to the airport by paying an average of 250-300 Mexican dollars. Your journey lasts approximately 30-35 minutes.

You can call +523336886002 to reach the most popular taxi service that provides transportation between the city center and Guadalajara Airport. If you make an advance reservation, this price can be even lower. However, due to the overnight tariff from 10 pm to 6 am in the morning, the taxi drivers are asking a 25% increased price during this period.

Car Rental

It is possible that you will encounter many national and international car rental companies in the central regions of the city. Some of these companies are Avis, Budget, Fox, Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, National, Veico Car Rental, Optima, Sixt and Thrifty Dollar. It is quite easy and affordable to go to Guadalajara airport by car that you can rent in Guadalajara. You need to travel in the direction of Chapala, using the express way Highway 23 for your trip. You can reach the airport in about 30 minutes. Daily car rental rates vary between 400-700 Mexican Pezos.

Airport Information

Guadalajara Airport, another official name "Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla", is next to the Tlajomulca Municipal Building. It is located 17 kilometers (30 kilometers drive distance) in the south-east of Guadalajara city center. Guadalajara Airport, Mexico's second largest and third busiest airport, has an annual passenger capacity of 10 million. Guadalajara Airport, an international airport, is open to all domestic and international flights and has multiple facilities for its passengers.

Some of the alternatives available at the airport with a total of 2 terminals are ATMs, currency exchange offices and banks, numerous cafes, restaurants and bars, duty free shops and various souvenir shops at the departure terminal, market, post office, free internet access, VIP lounges, tourist counseling tables.

Stores such as Divers, Airport Market, Dufry, Indita Mia, Pineda Covali, Lacoste, Gandhi Librerias, News & Books, Cloe, Sunglass Hut, Farmacia Benavides, Converse, Gran Via and Scappino Ropa are all located in Terminal 1.

The names of the cafes and restaurants at the airport are as follows; Wings, Subway, Starbucks Coffee, Medas, La Pausa, Krispy Kreme, Johnny Rockets, Guacamole, Break Station, El Quijote, Umo Bar, Chili's, California Pizza Kitchen, Tres Amigos, De Volada Grab N Go, Burger King and Natural Break.

Last Updated: 28 Jun 2017

Transportation to Acapulco City Center from Airport

Alvarez Airport is located 26 km of the city center. For travelling to the city center from the airport in a comfortable way, it is possible to benefit from many options such as taxi, bus, metro or hotel shuttle.

Hotel Shuttle

You can get detailed information about the hotel shuttles by contacting your hotel before your travel. In addition, you can list the accommodation centers offering shuttle service for their guests and get in contact with one of them to learn more about this service. Generally, hotels offer shuttle service optionally.

Taxi

Travelling to Alvarez city center from the airport costs about 30-45 dollars. You should keep in mind that if you have much luggage, this amount can increase.

Bus

You can reach the city center in about 45 minutes with the buses that you can get on from the stations located outside the airport. You can comfortably reach the city center from the airport thanks to the reservations that you will make online or with the tickets that you will buy from the bus agencies.

Train

You can quickly reach the city center from the airport with the railway network connecting different terminals with each other. The trains offer service for 24 hours. You can get off the train at the station closest to your hotel thanks to the railway system which is close to the metro stations.

Metro

Metro, which is one of the most commonly preferred transportation alternatives, is accepted as the most budget-friendly transportation system although it is slow. You can reach your destination from the airport in minimum one hour by getting off the metro station closest to your hotel.

Ride-Sharing

You can get on another passenger’s car by paying a certain amount for travelling to the city center from the airport. This is one of the most commonly used methods by tourists.

Car Rental

At the airport, there are many companies that you can visit for renting a car. You can make a reservation by contacting one of the car rental companies before your travel. You can also ask your hotel to find a reliable company for you.

Last Updated: 18 Feb 2017

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Which airports can I use for Guadalajara-Acapulco flights?

For Guadalajara-Acapulco flights, you can use Guadalajara Intl. - Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl. Airport, Guadalajara Railway Station as departure airport, and General Juan N. Alvarez Intl. - Acapulco Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Guadalajara-Acapulco and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Guadalajara-Acapulco is 564 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour .

Which day is the most convenient for Guadalajara-Acapulco flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Guadalajara-Acapulco flights is Tuesday.

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