GDL Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) serves Guadalajara, about 18 km south of Guadalajara. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport — facts & history
We pulled Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 18M passengers in 2023.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia
Getting from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport to Guadalajara
The airport is about 18 km south of Guadalajara, about 37 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi.
Taxi & apps: Buy a taxi ticket in advance from an 'taxi autorizado' desk inside the terminal. Don't take a taxi outside. Uber/DiDi are legal in most cities (not always allowed to pick up at MEX). Estimated fare to the centre: $260–$412.
Tipping: Round up; ~10%.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~26 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~37 min | $260–$412 | |
| Private transfer | ~37 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~37 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From GDL to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapopan | 24 km | 49 min | $340–$540 |
Which way suits you from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~$260–$412 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Guadalajara ahead, no terminal surprises.
Where you can fly from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
Non-stop flights to about 41 destinations, operated by 15 airlines. The busiest routes:
- Los Angeles LAX · 7 airlines
- הארטספילד ג'קסון אטלנטה אינטרנשיונל איירפורט (אטלנטה) ATL · 6 airlines
- Monterrey MTY · 5 airlines
- עיר מקסיקו MEX · 4 airlines
- איירפורט נורמן Y. מינטה סן חוזה SJC · 4 airlines
- פרסנו יוסמיטי אינטרנשיונל איירפורט (פרסנו) FAT · 3 airlines
- ג'נרל איקניאו פ. גארסיה אינטרנשיונל איירפורט (הרמוסילו) HMO · 3 airlines
- La Paz LAP · 3 airlines
- Ontario ONT · 3 airlines
- קבו סן לוקאס SJD · 3 airlines
- שדה התעופה סקרמנטו אינטרנשיונל (סקרמנטו) SMF · 3 airlines
- פניקס סקיי הארבור PHX · 3 airlines
- ג'נרל אבלארדו ל. רודריגז אינטרנשיונל איירפורט TIJ · 3 airlines
- אזורי סן פרנסיסקו אינטרנשיונל איירפורט (סן פרנסיסקו) SFO · 3 airlines
Airlines here: Volaris · AeroMéxico · Delta Air Lines · American Airlines · United Airlines · Alaska Airlines · Air New Zealand · US Airways · Virgin Atlantic Airways · Alitalia
Left luggage & lost and found at Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Guadalajara shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026