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ZCL General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport

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General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) serves Zacatecas. 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.

IATAZCL
ICAOMMZC
Non-stop5
Airlines5
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico City
Elevation2177 m

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The airport in numbers

General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport — facts & history

We pulled General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 443,582 passengers in 2023, against a peak of 475,241 in 2019.

Passengers / year
443,582
as of 2023
Peak traffic
475,241
in 2019
Elevation
2177 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte
Passengers per year, 2006–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to Zacatecas

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).

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

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 Zacatecas ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 5 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Volaris · American Airlines · AeroMéxico · US Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at General Leobardo C. Ruiz 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.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Zacatecas shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to the centre of Zacatecas?
No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi.
Can I use a ride app from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport?
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).
What's the cheapest way from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to Zacatecas?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi.
Can I get from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No airport rail. Mexico City (MEX), Cancún, Guadalajara: an official bus (ADO in Cancún) or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport?
About 5 destinations, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Mexico City, Tijuana, Los Angeles. 5 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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