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Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport (GDL) Flight Information

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Airport code

GDL

Daily departures

1,766

Daily arrivals

1,655

Most popular destination

LAX (Los Angeles)

Cheapest destination

VER (Veracruz)

Average flight price

$405
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Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport Guide

Mark Chesnut
septiembre 9, 2024

As the commercial airport serving one of Mexico’s largest cities. Guadalajara International Airport - officially known as Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport - also happens to be one of the nation’s most pleasant to navigate - a far cry from the overcrowded and outdated Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City. Recent upgrades have made Guadalajara’s airport even more attractive.

All of Mexico’s largest airlines - Aeromexico, Mexicana, Viva Aerobus and Volaris - serve Guadalajara, as do the smaller Mexican carrier TAR, multiple U.S. airlines and Copa Airlines from Panama. While not as large a hub as Mexico City, Guadalajara is an important business and leisure destination and is increasingly becoming a more convenient alternative as a connecting hub. When I have a choice between changing planes in Guadalajara or Mexico City, I usually choose Guadalajara.

How to travel between Guadalajara airport & the city

The easiest way to get from the Guadalajara airport to the city is by taxi; there are taxi kiosks inside the terminal, near the baggage claims for both domestic and international arrivals. The agent will charge you a set fee based on your destination and will give you a ticket that you’ll hand over at the taxi stand on the sidewalk immediately outside of the terminal. All payments take place at the kiosk indoors, so it’s simple and secure.

Uber and other rideshare apps unfortunately have an inconsistent presence at this airport, at least for pickups. Taxi syndicates, threatened by the growth of rideshare apps, have made it difficult for Uber drivers to pick up customers at the terminal, and the last time I tried to use Uber after landing, I had to walk several yards away from the terminal, next to a gas station. It wasn’t convenient - especially with luggage in tow - and I wouldn’t do it again.

For getting from the city center to the airport, however, Uber works fine (you can take a taxi, too, if you like). There is no mass transit option linking the airport and the city that I’d recommend for travelers with luggage. The airport is only about 13 miles from the city, but note that during rush hours – roughly 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays - it may take longer to get there, so factor in some extra time if you’re arriving or departing during those hours.

Similarly, if you’re taking a car from the city to the airport very early or very late - especially on a weekend - you may have to wait longer to find a rideshare or taxi, even though the ride itself won’t take as long. Long story short: allow plenty of time to get to the airport.

Navigating Guadalajara International Airport

I’ve found that the airport usually offers a relatively pleasant experience for departures and changing planes; the only time I’ve spent much time in a line is when I’ve had to check bags.

Checking in

The Guadalajara airport is modern and operates quite efficiently. The landside arrival area can be crowded, however, and check-in lines are sometimes long. It’s always best to check-in online or via an airline app to get your boarding pass. If you need to check a bag, show up early. Having elite status with the airline you’re flying can, of course, put you in a shorter line and help to reduce your wait time. My most efficient check-ins have always been when I’m not checking luggage, have my boarding pass on my phone and can sail right through to the security screening area, which I’ve generally found to move quickly.

Drinks & dining on the concourse

The airport recently completed a nicely designed upgrade and expansion of its airside concourse, with a new food and beverage area that offers lots of options and comfortable seating. Although there aren’t too many places to charge a phone or laptop. Throughout the departure areas, you’ll find a variety of food options, ranging from fast food like Carl’s Jr. to treats like Krispy Kreme and light, slightly healthier fare at The Urban Corner.

There is free WiFi in the terminal through the GAP FREE network, but I am seldom satisfied with any free airport WiFi and prefer to use my own roaming, since I have a cell phone plan that includes Mexico and Canada. It may be worth investigating if you don’t already have a similar plan, to guarantee connectivity throughout your trip.

Airport lounges

The Guadalajara Airport is home to several lounges, including VIP Lounge (East), which serves free snacks and drinks and offers access to all passengers for a fee. If you belong to Priority Pass, you can use your membership for free or discounted admission. The affiliated VIP Lounge (West) is temporarily closed; a reopening date has not been announced.

Salon Beyond, the Citibanamex lounge, offers food and beverages and even has a spa/salon treatment area. Admission is limited to those who hold a Citibanamex credit card. If you’re departing during a high-traffic time of day, be prepared to wait; I’ve witnessed times when the club was at capacity and wasn’t accepting additional visitors.

Salon Premier offers free food and drinks (although some have an additional cost) and is open to ticketed Aeromexico passengers flying with F class tickets or higher; if you’re flying in AM Plus, you can buy a day pass at a discounted price; day passes are available for other Aeromexico passengers as well but may not be available if the club is at capacity.

If you’re looking for a relatively quiet place to spend some time but don’t want to splurge on a lounge, try the public seating area on the far southeast end of the departure concourse. It’s designed to resemble a city park and tends to be less crowded than the rest of the airport, since it’s further away from most gates (and the nearby Starbucks tends to have shorter lines than other Starbucks outlets in the airport).

Making connections in Guadalajara

While Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City continues to be the biggest connecting hub in Mexico, Guadalajara has become a viable (as well as less crowded and more comfortable) alternative for making connections. It’s easy to find your way around the airside section, which is essentially one, long concourse, and there are lots of food and beverage options. Plus, if you have free access to one of the multiple lounges (or are willing to pay), it’s an even more pleasant experience.

Even though the Guadalajara airport has a simple, one-terminal layout, changing planes there can involve a fair amount of walking, especially if transiting between the A, D and E gates, which are at opposite ends of the terminal.

Upon arrival, in some cases, you may need to take a bus to get from the plane and the terminal. On a recent flight from Acapulco, for example, the aircraft in which I was flying parked far out on the tarmac, and we had to board a bus, which circled the entire length of the long building to allow us to disembark on the far side. This adds extra time to the experience, so it’s best to avoid short connecting times, since it’s usually impossible to predict how you’ll be deplaning.

Another thing to note, if you find yourself taking a bus from the plane to the terminal for a connection: be careful when exiting the bus. The doors on the left lead upstairs to the departure concourse, where you can make your connection. If you exit to the right, you’ll end up in baggage claim, which means you’ll have to go through security again to get to the gates. When I’ve made connections, I’ve noticed that most people head to baggage claim rather than back to the concourse, so it can be easy to make the wrong turn if you follow the crowds.

Hotels at Guadalajara airport

There aren’t too many options when it comes to accommodations near the airport, but prices are reasonable and the choices are decent, if your goal is proximity to the terminal. There is very little in the way of dining or entertainment in the area around the airport, however, so if you’re doing more than just a quick overnight, booking a hotel in the city is a better idea.

Hilton Garden Inn Guadalajara Airport

Opened in 2024 as the first truly onsite hotel at the airport, the Hilton Garden Inn Guadalajara Airport offers fresh, comfortable accommodations in line with the brand’s established style. The hotel has a fitness center and restaurant and is the most convenient choice if you’re looking for a room that’s a short walk from the terminal, since it’s the only hotel right on the terminal grounds.

Hotel Hangar Inn

The next-closest hotel to the airport is the Hangar Inn; it’s too far to walk, but the property offers a free shuttle service. The property is clean and attractive, with a small fitness center. The same company also operates the Hotel Hangar Inn Select Aeropuerto, which has a restaurant and may include breakfast with its room rates. The Select property also offers free airport transportation, but it’s located a bit further from the airport.

Ramada Encore by Wyndham

One of several mid-scale international hotel brands on the highway between the airport and the city, the Ramada Encore is still further from the airport, but offers more amenities - including a free breakfast buffet, restaurant and indoor heated swimming pool. A free shuttle is available to and from the airport.

This Cheapflights-commissioned article is presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the article are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others. Find more perspectives in our user reviews below.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport (GDL)

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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9,423 reviews

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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9,423 reviews

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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9,423 reviews

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8.0

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7.9

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8.5

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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9,423 reviews

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8.0

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8.5

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Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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9,423 reviews

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7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

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