Guadalajara Airport (GDL): Concourses, Airlines, Transport

About Guadalajara International Airport

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), officially Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, serves Guadalajara and the state of Jalisco, Mexico. It lies in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, 17 km southeast of downtown Guadalajara, and is also the arrival airport for Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Tonalá and the Lake Chapala area.

It is the largest hub of Volaris, which uses it as its main gateway to the United States, and a hub for Viva Aerobus, with Aeroméxico running a focus city here. Domestic flights reach Mexico City, Tijuana, Monterrey, Cancún, Los Cabos and dozens of other cities. International routes go mainly to the United States, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and California cities such as Fresno, Oakland and Sacramento, with further flights to Canada, Central America, Colombia and Madrid.

All flights use one two-storey terminal. Arrivals and domestic check-in are on the ground floor; departures are upstairs, along a 630-metre concourse with 43 gates in four concourses, A to D. A new terminal is under construction, and the airfield has two parallel runways.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP)
Runways: Two parallel runways: 11R/29L, 4,000 m (13,123 ft), and 11L/29R, 3,538 m (11,608 ft)
Passengers per year: About 18.7 million in 2025
Elevation: 1,529 m (5,016 ft) above sea level
Opened: March 1, 1951

OperatorGrupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP)

RunwaysTwo parallel runways: 11R/29L, 4,000 m (13,123 ft), and 11L/29R, 3,538 m (11,608 ft)

Passengers per yearAbout 18.7 million in 2025

Elevation1,529 m (5,016 ft) above sea level

OpenedMarch 1, 1951

Arrival tips for Guadalajara International Airport

All arrivals are on the ground floor of the single terminal. On an international flight you pass Mexican immigration first; have your passport ready, together with any documents your nationality requires. Domestic passengers go straight to baggage claim.

Collect your bags at the carousel shown for your flight, and report missing or damaged luggage at your airline's desk before you leave the hall. International passengers then go through customs.

The public arrivals area opens onto a commercial corridor with banks, currency exchange, snack kiosks, souvenir shops and car-rental desks. Use the authorized airport taxis or your pre-booked ride, and turn down unsolicited offers of transport inside or just outside the terminal.

Pre-booked drivers wait in the arrivals area or at the meeting point in your confirmation. Construction of the new terminal and access roads may move pickup points, so follow the signs on the day.

Ground transportation

Most travelers use an authorized taxi or a pre-booked transfer; the airport is 17 km from downtown.

Compare providers for your exact address

Enter your hotel to see the price and every provider serving it.

Book a transfer from GDL

Private transfer from Guadalajara airport

A driver meets you in arrivals and takes you to your hotel or address in downtown Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque or Chapala, or elsewhere in Jalisco. The most comfortable choice with luggage or a group.

Authorized airport taxi

Official airport taxis wait outside arrivals. Convenient without a booking, but they charge more than ordinary city taxis.

Rental cars

Car-rental desks are in the ground-floor commercial corridor, and public parking is next to the terminal.

Terminals

One terminal handles every flight. Check your boarding pass or the screens for your gate.

Concourse A

Gates A1 to A8, where passengers walk across the apron to the aircraft.

Concourse B

Gates B10 to B13, with jet bridges.

Concourse C

Gates C30 to C37, with jet bridges.

Concourse D

Gates D40 to D50 on the ground floor, where buses take passengers to the aircraft.

New terminal (under construction)

Part of GAP's 2025–2029 investment plan for the airport. Opening dates have not been confirmed.

Airlines and destinations

15 airlines

Aeroméxico Los Angeles, Madrid, Mexico City–Benito Juárez, Salt Lake City, Chicago–O'Hare, Denver, Fresno, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando, Sacramento, San Francisco, Seattle/Tacoma, Tijuana Airline guide →

Aeroméxico Connect Mexico City–Felipe Ángeles

Air Canada Toronto–Pearson (seasonal) Airline guide →

Air Transat Montréal–Trudeau (seasonal) Airline guide →

Alaska Airlines Los Angeles Airline guide →

American Airlines Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix Airline guide →

Copa Airlines Panama City–Tocumen Airline guide →

Delta Air Lines Atlanta Airline guide →

Flair Airlines Toronto–Pearson, Vancouver Airline guide →

Mexicana de Aviación Mexico City–Felipe Ángeles, Puerto Vallarta, San José del Cabo

United Airlines Houston–Intercontinental Airline guide →

Viva Aerobus Bogotá, Cancún, Chicago–O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston–Intercontinental, La Paz, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mérida, Mexico City–Benito Juárez, Monterrey, Puerto Escondido, Puerto Vallarta, San José del Cabo, Tijuana and more Airline guide →

Volaris Bogotá, Cancún, Chicago–O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Fresno, Houston–Intercontinental, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mexico City–Benito Juárez, Monterrey, Oakland, Sacramento, San José del Cabo, Tijuana and more Airline guide →

Volaris Costa Rica San José (Costa Rica)

WestJet Calgary (seasonal) Airline guide →

Facilities

ATMs, banks and currency exchange

Banks, ATMs and exchange services are in the ground-floor commercial corridor. Check the displayed rate and fees before accepting a conversion.

Food courts and restaurants

Food courts and restaurants line the upstairs departures area, after security; the arrivals corridor has snack kiosks.

Duty-free shopping

Duty-free shops are in the international departures area, after security.

Souvenir shops

Souvenir shops are in the ground-floor commercial corridor next to arrivals.

Car-rental desks

Car-rental counters are in the ground-floor commercial corridor.

Nearby hotels

City Express Guadalajara Aeropuerto, Hampton Inn by Hilton Guadalajara-Aeropuerto and Hangar Inn are close to the terminal.

Lost luggage

For baggage that does not arrive or is damaged, contact your airline's baggage-service desk before leaving the terminal.

Airport lounges

Access depends on your ticket, a lounge membership, a credit card or paid entry; check hours and conditions with the lounge before you fly.

Aeroméxico Salón Premier

For eligible Aeroméxico and SkyTeam passengers.

Salón Beyond

Linked to Citibanamex card programmes, for eligible cardholders.

VIP Lounge East and VIP Lounge West

Open to eligible passengers and through paid entry.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

Requesting assistance

Ask your airline for wheelchair service or other help when you book, or at least 48 hours before you fly. Assistance is arranged by the airline and its ground-handling company.

Reduced mobility

Concourse A boards by walking across the apron and Concourse D by bus, so tell your airline in advance if you need help reaching the aircraft.

Service animals

Confirm the documents and travel conditions for a service animal with your airline before you fly.

Assistance on arrival

If you requested assistance, tell the cabin crew before you leave the aircraft so airline staff can meet you.

Parking

Public parking is available at the terminal. Tariffs, payment methods and long-stay conditions can change, so check the posted rate board on entry and keep your parking ticket safe.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of Guadalajara airport?

Guadalajara's airport is officially called Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, after the leader of Mexico's War of Independence. Most travelers simply call it Guadalajara International Airport. Its IATA code is GDL and its ICAO code is MMGL, so look for GDL on your tickets and baggage tags.

How far is Guadalajara airport from downtown?

Guadalajara airport is 17 km southeast of downtown Guadalajara, in the municipality of Tlajomulco de Zúñiga. Travel time depends heavily on traffic in the metropolitan area. Tlaquepaque is on the way into the city, while Zapopan lies on the far side of Guadalajara and Lake Chapala lies to the south, so plan your trip by where you are staying.

How many terminals does Guadalajara airport have?

Guadalajara airport has one terminal that handles both domestic and international flights. Its upper floor holds 43 gates in four concourses, A to D, and the ground floor holds arrivals, baggage claim and domestic check-in. A new terminal is under construction, but until it opens every flight uses the current building.

Which airlines fly from Guadalajara airport?

Volaris is the largest airline at Guadalajara, followed by Viva Aerobus and Aeroméxico, which together link the city with most of Mexico and many US cities. Foreign airlines include American, Delta, United, Alaska, Copa, Air Canada, Flair, WestJet and Air Transat, several of them seasonal. Aeroméxico also flies nonstop to Madrid.

Are there lounges at Guadalajara airport?

Yes. Guadalajara airport has an Aeroméxico Salón Premier for eligible Aeroméxico and SkyTeam passengers, a Salón Beyond for eligible Citibanamex cardholders, and VIP Lounge East and VIP Lounge West, which also sell entry. Hours and access rules vary, so check the conditions with the lounge before your flight.

How early should I arrive at Guadalajara airport for my flight?

A common guideline is to arrive at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight from Guadalajara. Allow extra time for traffic on the roads to the airport and for construction around the new terminal, which can move drop-off points. Always follow your airline's own recommendation for your flight.