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Guadalajara Airport Information

The next time you need to travel, use Orbitz.com to find flights from Guadalajara to just about anywhere you need to go. The main airport in Guadalajara is the Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (Tlajomulco de Zuñiga)‎, located roughly 20 miles southeast of Guadalajara and 10 miles from Chapala. The airport has only two terminals, which are within walking distance of each other.

Airport Parking in Guadalajara

The Guadalajara airport offers on-site parking just outside the terminal building near the airport hotel. Daily parking rates there are roughly 300 pesos. There are several commercial parking lots near the airport that offer long-term parking deals at discounted prices. Most of them have free shuttles that will take you to and from the airport as needed. Look for lots that have 24-hour security personnel and security cameras.

Ground Transportation in Guadalajara

You can jump on the airport minibus service, Servicio Colectivo, which leaves from the city center and heads to the airport every hour. The trip takes roughly 35 minutes. A taxi may be your best bet to get to the airport quickly and safely. Taxis cost between 200 and 300 pesos.

Restaurants in Guadalajara

Since the Guadalajara airport completed its recent expansion, you have many more airport dining choices. Full-service restaurants include Chilis Too, Corner Bar, El Quijote, La Pausa, Fronteras Bar, Medas and Wings. Grab a snack or meal to go at Burger King, Duda Snack Bar or Natural Break. For coffee or a light breakfast, choose Starbucks or Dolphy. Have a great trip, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com to purchase your next air ticket on one of the many flights from Guadalajara.

Traveling to Oaxaca

Travelers booking flights to Oaxaca, Mexico will arrive at the Xoxocotlan International Airport, a small single terminal airport that handles about 600,000 passengers yearly. Airlines servicing Xoxocotlan include Aeromexico, United Express and VivaAerobus, among others. The airport's address is Carretera Oaxaca-Puerto Angel Km 7.5, Oaxaca, Edo. de Oaxaca. Cheap flights to Oaxaca are available throughout the year, with reservations ready for booking through Orbitz.com.

Transportation From the Xoxocotlan International Airport

Transport from the airport into the city can be obtained by renting a vehicle, hiring a taxi or taking one of the shared minivans available in front of the terminal. The trip into town takes approximately 15 minutes to reach the ring road surrounding the downtown area.

The Weather in Oaxaca

Oaxaca is located in the tropical temperature zones, but altitudes and accompanying weather vary widely. Average yearly temperatures are about 64 degrees Fahrenheit. A light jacket is recommended for most of the year, with the summer and early fall receiving enough rain to warrant keeping rain gear at the ready. At higher altitudes, the weather tends to cool down, with freezing temperatures occurring during the winter.

Things to Do in Oaxaca

Oaxaca is widely noted for its art, and it has a number of galleries available for viewing local artists. The Museo de Arte Contemporaneo displays the best of these works. Performance art, including performances of local folklore through music and dance, is also a large part of the culture in Oaxaca. There's also an annual film festival, Oaxaca Film Fest, held during November. It is considered one of the more important festivals in Mexico, and attendees catch flights to Oaxaca from around the world.