Travelling from Oaxaca Airport (OAX) to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport (TGZ): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your OAX to TGZ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Oaxaca Airport to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between OAX and TGZ include:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
Handy information about Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
Oaxaca Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from OAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Central Oaxaca to Oaxaca Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to OAX? If you're catching an early flight from Oaxaca Airport to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport (TGZ)
Step off your Oaxaca Airport to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a convenient option within easy reach of TGZ, head for Hotel Aeropuerto Tuxtla Gutierrez Ernesto Garcia.
Travel at your own pace with a Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and chase adventure across Tuxtla Gutierrez and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport (TGZ) to central Tuxtla Gutierrez
Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Tuxtla Gutierrez. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport (TGZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Oaxaca Airport to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Tuxtla Gutierrez based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Oaxaca Airport to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Tuxtla Gutierrez, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OAX to TGZ in January. Temperatures average between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Tuxtla Gutierrez is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres north-west of Tuxtla Gutierrez, a visit to Veracruz will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Veracruz Cathedral, San Juan de Ulúa and Malecón Veracruz Puerto.
Villahermosa is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 137 kilometres north of Tuxtla Gutierrez. No journey is complete without seeing Tamoanchan, Catedral del Senor de Tabasco and Plaza de Armas.