Guadalajara Airport
IATA Code: GDL
ICAO Code: MMGL
Passengers: ~ 14.000.000
Guadalajara Airport (GDL), fully named Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport, is a Mexican airport serving the capital of the state of Jalisco. It is among the busiest airports in Mexico with around 14 million passengers each year, despite the almost 50% decrease in traffic during COVID-19. The airport has only one terminal and serves as a hub for two national carriers, Volaris and Aeromexico. It offers flights to a good number of destinations within Latin America, as well as the USA.
If visiting Guadalajara, the following guide will present you with all the necessary information about GDL.
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How to get from Guadalajara Airport to Guadalajara
The distance between GDL and the Guadalajara city centre is about 18 km which is a 20-minute ride. Find out all the ways of getting to and from the airport in the text below.
Bus
Bus service from the GDL to Guadalajara city centre is provided by multiple carriers. The bus station is located in front of the terminal, on the main road, about a 2-minute walk from the terminal. Check out the main carriers providing a shuttle service to and from the airport.
- Autotransportes Guadalajara Chapala takes you to city centre of Guadalajara in about 35 minutes. Buses operate between around 06:00 am and 09:00 pm.
- Autobuses Primera Plus heads towards Guadalajara, latest info on the official website
- Autovias takes you to Guadalajara downtown, latest info on the official website
If continuing your journey outside Guadalajara, ETN Turistar is a bus company that provides bus service from the airport to other destinations in Mexico, including Acapulco, Aguas Calientes, Ciudad Juárez, Cuernavaca and more.
Taxi
Those who prefer a more comfortable ride can consider taking a taxi. At GDL, you will find a taxi rank right in front of the terminal. Taxi counters where you can preorder a taxi are located in the Arrivals Hall. The service is available 24/7, for a ride to Guadalajara expect to pay between 250-300 Mexican pesos (€10-€12), depending on your destination point.
Transfer
Another way to travel from Guadalajara Airport is with a private, door-to-door transfer directly to your accommodation in the city. You can pre-book a transfer for a hassle-free experience, a professional driver will wait for you at the airport and take you to your destination.
Car hire at Guadalajara Airport
For those who prefer to explore the area on their own, the best option would be a car hire directly at the airport. At GDL Airport, you will find major rental agencies such as Sixt, Budget and Europcar. However, you can rent a car online and avoid the potentially long queues at the airport.
Rent a bus at Guadalajara Airport
Larger groups of passengers should consider renting a bus at the airport. However, it is recommended to book it online, so the bus rental companies have enough time to advise you on the meeting point and all other information.
Guadalajara Airport airlines
A dozen of airlines are operating GDL, the main ones being Aeromexico and the low-cost carrier Volaris. These two along with VivaAerobus provide the majority of flights to and from Guadalajara. All-year-round and seasonal flights connect many destinations and airports within Latin America and the USA such as San Francisco, Dallas, Atlanta, CUN airport and MEX airport.
Below is the list of the most important airlines offering departures and arrivals from GDL:
- Aeromar
- Aeromexico
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- Calafia Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Interjet
- TAR Aerolineas
- VivaAerobus
- Volaris
Guadalajara Airport facilities
The airport offers several amenities to the passengers who are on a layover or simply waiting for the flight. Here is the list of some of the services offered by GDL Airport:
- Duty-free shops
- Currency exchange
- ATMs
- WiFi
- Bars and restaurants
- Car hire
- Pharmacy
Guadalajara Airport accommodation
Guadalajara Airport FAQs
Multiple bus services operate to and from the airport till evening hours, however, taxis and transfers are at your disposal 24/7 in case you don’t catch a bus.
Yes, you will find currency exchange offices and ATMs where you can change or withdraw your money.
Yes, the airport provides free WiFi service throughout the terminal.
Unfortunately, the luggage storage service is not available at the moment.
Yes, ETN Turistar provides bus service from the airport to other destinations such as Acapulco, Aguas Calientes, Ciudad Juárez, Cuernavaca and more. You can also check out all the desired routes directly on GetByBus.
Yes, Uber is available at the airport as well, one-way fares to the city centre start from around €7.
