Travelling from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH) to Guadalajara Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport to Guadalajara Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Guadalajara's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
Each week, there are four Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport to Guadalajara Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ZIH to GDL flight.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak periods, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Flying into Guadalajara (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is easy with Volaris. This popular carrier has direct flights from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport to Guadalajara Airport.
Volaris is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 76.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Volaris is the most punctual carrier offering ZIH to GDL flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH) to Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport to Guadalajara Airport flight is Rs18,150. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs31,196. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ZIH to GDL if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport to Guadalajara Airport.
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Handy information about Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 87% of flights that depart ZIH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near ZIH? If you're catching an early flight from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport to Guadalajara Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
Reserve a hotel near GDL if you have a late Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport to Guadalajara Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Guadalajara Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Guadalajara's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Guadalajara Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Guadalajara Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Guadalajara. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport to Guadalajara Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Guadalajara in March.
Lock in your flight from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport to Guadalajara Airport for May if you want to explore Guadalajara during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ZIH to GDL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, a visit to Mexico City will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara. No journey is complete without visiting Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
