Playa de Oro International Airport
Also known as: Manzanillo Airport, Manzanillo International Airport, ZLO Airport.
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Playa de Oro International Airport, known as Manzanillo International Airport (ZLO), serves Manzanillo, the state of Colima and southern Jalisco on Mexico's Pacific coast. It sits by the ocean northwest of Manzanillo, near the border with Jalisco.
Mexico City is the busiest route, flown by Aeroméxico and, from Mexico City's Felipe Ángeles airport, by Viva Aerobus. Alaska Airlines flies to Los Angeles year-round, and in winter WestJet flies to Calgary, American Airlines to Dallas/Fort Worth and Phoenix, and United Airlines to Houston.
The airport has one passenger terminal for domestic and international flights, with check-in counters, car rental, taxi stands and a departure concourse of four gates that open directly onto the apron. A separate terminal handles general and executive aviation.
From the airport, travelers head to Manzanillo's hotel zone and bays, to Barra de Navidad and Melaque on the Jalisco coast, and to the beach town of Cuyutlán.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP)
- Runway
One runway, 10/28, 2,200 m
- Passengers per year
About 231,000 in 2025
- Opened
October 16, 1973
- Busiest route
Mexico City, about 70,000 passengers in 2025
Arrival tips for Playa de Oro International Airport
Manzanillo has one passenger terminal, and its gates open directly onto the apron, so you walk between the aircraft and the building.
If you arrive on an international flight, such as from Los Angeles, Calgary, Dallas/Fort Worth, Phoenix or Houston, you clear immigration first. 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 and pass through customs.
Domestic passengers go straight to baggage claim and then into the arrivals area.
The car rental counters (Alamo, Budget, Sixt and Thrifty) and the taxi stands are at the terminal. Hotels are spread along the coast, 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 as you leave the arrivals area.
Ground transportation
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Book a transfer from ZLOPrivate transfer
A pre-booked driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to your hotel in Manzanillo or along the coast to Barra de Navidad and Melaque. It suits families and anyone with luggage.
Taxi from Manzanillo airport
Taxis wait at the stands at the terminal. Confirm the destination before you set off, since hotels are spread along the coast.
Rental car
Alamo, Budget, Sixt and Thrifty have counters at the terminal. A car is useful for exploring the Colima and Jalisco coast.
Terminals
Main terminal
The only passenger terminal, used by every airline for domestic and international flights, with four gates that open directly onto the apron.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Aeroméxico, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Viva Aerobus, WestJet
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
Check-in
Counters for domestic and international flights in the main terminal.
Car rental
Alamo, Budget, Sixt and Thrifty have counters at the terminal.
Taxi stands
At the terminal, on the arrivals side.
Departure gates
Four gates with direct access to the apron.
General aviation terminal
A separate terminal for private, executive and training flights.
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
The gates open onto the apron and there are no jet bridges, so boarding is by stairs. Tell your airline in advance if you need help getting on or off the aircraft.
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 immigration, baggage claim and customs to the arrivals area.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Manzanillo airport?
Manzanillo International Airport, officially Playa de Oro International Airport, sits on the Pacific coast northwest of Manzanillo, in the state of Colima and near the border with Jalisco. It serves Manzanillo, Colima and southern Jalisco, including Barra de Navidad and Melaque.
Which airlines fly to Manzanillo airport?
Aeroméxico flies to Mexico City and Viva Aerobus to Mexico City's Felipe Ángeles airport. Alaska Airlines flies to Los Angeles year-round, and in winter WestJet flies to Calgary, American Airlines to Dallas/Fort Worth and Phoenix, and United Airlines to Houston.
Are there direct flights from the US and Canada to Manzanillo?
Yes. Alaska Airlines flies from Los Angeles, the airport's busiest international route. In the winter season American Airlines flies from Dallas/Fort Worth and Phoenix, United Airlines from Houston and WestJet from Calgary. International passengers clear immigration and customs in the single terminal.
How many terminals does Manzanillo airport have?
Manzanillo airport has one passenger terminal for domestic and international flights, with check-in counters, car rental, taxi stands and four gates that open directly onto the apron. A separate terminal serves private and executive aviation.
What time zone is Manzanillo airport in?
Manzanillo 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 the time difference with Los Angeles, Calgary and other US and Canadian cities changes when they move their clocks.