Travelling from Mazatlan Airport (MZT) to Guadalajara Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Mazatlan Airport to Guadalajara Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
The timezone in Guadalajara is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Mazatlan.
Pack your suitcase and choose from three weekly Mazatlan Airport to Guadalajara Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MZT to GDL flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Guadalajara (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is easy with Volaris. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Mazatlan Airport to Guadalajara Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Volaris.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mazatlan Airport to Guadalajara Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MZT and GDL include:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
Handy information about Mazatlan Airport (MZT)
Mazatlan Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from MZT make it to their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
Central Mazatlan to Mazatlan Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want a place to stay before your flight from Mazatlan Airport to Guadalajara Airport? Consider Las Villas Hotel & Golf by Estrella del Mar. Get a good night's sleep here before making your way to MZT.
Arriving at Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
If you're landing on a late Mazatlan Airport to Guadalajara Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near GDL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Guadalajara Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and see more of Guadalajara and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Guadalajara Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Guadalajara Airport to the centre of Guadalajara has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mazatlan Airport to Guadalajara Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Guadalajara in March.
Before locking in your flight from Mazatlan Airport to Guadalajara Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Guadalajara, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MZT to GDL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, a trip to Mexico City will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.