Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport
Also known as: Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport, Tuxtla Airport, Tuxtla Gutierrez International Airport, TGZ Airport.
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Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport, known as Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport (TGZ), serves Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital of Chiapas, along with San Cristóbal de las Casas, Comitán and central Chiapas in southern Mexico. It sits in the municipality of Chiapa de Corzo, about 35 km from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, and opened in 2006, replacing the old city airport.
Mexico City is by far the busiest route, followed by Guadalajara, Cancún, Monterrey and Tijuana. Viva Aerobus flies to Cancún, Guadalajara, Mérida, Monterrey, Tijuana and both Mexico City airports; Volaris to Cancún, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Puebla and Tijuana; Aeroméxico to Mexico City; and Mexicana to Mexico City's Felipe Ángeles airport. United Airlines resumes flights to Houston in October 2026.
The airport has one two-story terminal, expanded in 2020. Arrivals, baggage claim, immigration and customs are on the lower level; check-in, security and a pier of eight gates with jet bridges are upstairs.
From the airport, travelers head to Tuxtla, to the Sumidero Canyon and the colonial town of Chiapa de Corzo, and up into the highlands to San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Grupo Aeroportuario de Chiapas
- Runway
One runway, 14/32, 2,500 m
- Passengers per year
About 1.71 million in 2025
- Opened
June 27, 2006
- Busiest route
Mexico City, about 352,000 passengers in 2025
Arrival tips for Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport
Tuxtla has one terminal, and you leave the aircraft by jet bridge onto the upper floor, then go down to arrivals on the lower level.
If you arrive on an international flight, you clear immigration first on the lower level. Have your passport and your flight details ready; visitors from many countries do not need a visa, but check the rules for your passport before you travel. After immigration, collect your bags at baggage claim and pass through customs.
Domestic passengers go straight to baggage claim and then into the arrivals hall.
The terminal has ATMs, Wi-Fi, a café and shops. The airport sits outside the city, about 35 km from Tuxtla and farther from San Cristóbal de las Casas, so plan your ride before you land: a pre-booked transfer, a taxi or a rental car. If you booked a transfer, your driver waits for you in the arrivals hall or just outside the terminal doors.
Ground transportation
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Book a transfer from TGZPrivate transfer
A pre-booked driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapa de Corzo or up to San Cristóbal de las Casas. It suits families and anyone with luggage.
Taxi from Tuxtla airport
Taxis serve the terminal. Confirm the destination before you set off, especially for the longer trip to San Cristóbal.
Rental car
Useful for touring the Sumidero Canyon, the highlands and the rest of Chiapas.
Terminals
Main terminal
The only passenger terminal, a two-story building used by every airline. Arrivals are on the lower level; check-in and eight gates with jet bridges are upstairs.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Aeroméxico, Mexicana, United Airlines, Viva Aerobus, Volaris
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
Restaurant and café
A restaurant, a café and a snack kiosk in the terminal.
Shops
Retail stores in the terminal.
ATMs
Cash machines in the terminal.
Wi-Fi
Wireless internet in the terminal.
Jet bridges
All eight gates have fixed jet bridges.
VIP lounge
In the terminal; see Airport lounges.
Airport lounges
VIP lounge (main terminal)
The terminal has a VIP lounge. Access depends on your ticket, airline status or card, so check before you fly.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
Request wheelchair or mobility assistance through your airline when you book, and confirm it at least 48 hours before you fly.
Reduced mobility
All eight gates have jet bridges, and the terminal has accessibility facilities between its two levels.
Service animals
Rules for service and emotional support animals are set by each airline, so check with yours before you travel and carry the required documents.
Assistance on arrival
Airline staff meet passengers who requested assistance at the aircraft and accompany them through baggage claim, and immigration and customs on international flights, to the arrivals hall.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tuxtla airport from the city?
Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport is about 35 km from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, in the municipality of Chiapa de Corzo. Most travelers take a pre-booked transfer, a taxi or a rental car into the city. The airport also serves San Cristóbal de las Casas and Comitán, farther into the highlands.
Which airport do I fly into for San Cristóbal de las Casas?
Most travelers to San Cristóbal de las Casas fly into Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport (TGZ), which serves the city along with Tuxtla and Comitán. From the airport, the trip continues by road up into the Chiapas highlands, usually by pre-booked transfer, taxi or rental car.
Which airlines fly to Tuxtla Gutiérrez airport?
Viva Aerobus flies to Cancún, Guadalajara, Mérida, Monterrey, Tijuana and both Mexico City airports; Volaris flies to Cancún, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Puebla and Tijuana; Aeroméxico flies to Mexico City; and Mexicana flies to Felipe Ángeles. United Airlines resumes Houston flights on October 28, 2026.
How many terminals does Tuxtla airport have?
Tuxtla airport has one two-story terminal, expanded in 2020. Arrivals, baggage claim, immigration and customs are on the lower level, and check-in, security and a pier of eight gates with jet bridges are on the upper level. The terminal also has a VIP lounge, restaurant, café, shops and ATMs.
What time zone is Tuxtla Gutiérrez airport in?
Tuxtla Gutiérrez airport uses Central Standard Time (UTC−6) all year, the same as Mexico City. Mexico no longer observes daylight saving time in this region, so flight times on your ticket are in Central Standard Time throughout the year.