Guadalajara International Airport – GDL Guadalajara
Named for Miguel Hidalgo, the official name of Guadalajara International Airport is Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport. Opened in 1966, the airport is Mexico's third-busiest airport and second-busiest for cargo flights. Guadalajara Airport is strategically located 16 kilometers from the city of Guadalajara, which is known as the birthplace of the mariachi. The airport served 14,351,800 passengers that visit Guadalajara, Mexico as of 2018.
Best Time to Visit
Considered as the hub for Volaris and the focus city of Aeroméxico, Interjet, and VivaAerobus, Guadalajara International Airport not only cater to domestic flights but, also international and cargo flights. The airport consists of two runways and two terminals. The passenger terminal is used by travelers for their domestic and international flights while the cargo terminal is used to transport goods. The busiest routes for domestic flights are Mexico City, Baja California, and Quintana Roo. The busiest routes for international flights are Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Jose, USA. Upon arrival at GDL Airport, some of the best cities to visit are San Cristobal and Tequila.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Guadalajara International Airport does not have an in house hotels Upon arrival at the airport, guests can stay at City Express Guadalajara Aeropuerto, which is around 3 miles away and offer a free shuttle. Tourists that prefer to stay at a rustic-chic GDL Guadalajara airport hotel can check-in at Hampton Inn by Hilton Guadalajara Aeropuerto. The hotel is just a short drive away from the airport and is also conveniently located to several popular landmarks of the city.
