Flying from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Guadalajara's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ZIH to GDL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Right now, $113 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $241. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ZIH to GDL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ZIH to GDL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
Of the departures from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, 78.77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to ZIH:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Book a hotel close to GDL if you have a late Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car and explore Guadalajara and beyond with your own wheels. America, MEX and Routes Car Rentals are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
From Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, Guadalajara is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Guadalajara in April.
Book your flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport for May if you want to go to Guadalajara during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZIH to GDL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, a visit to Mexico City will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
