Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT): what you need to know
Mazatlan is one hour behind Guadalajara and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your GDL to MZT flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between GDL and MZT:
Benito Juarez International Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport flight is ر.ق. 312. A return ticket right now is ر.ق. 647. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from GDL to MZT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from GDL to MZT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport.
Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Of all flights leaving Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, 71.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport from central Guadalajara, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near GDL? If you've booked an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
Consider staying at Las Villas Hotel & Golf By Estrella del Mar after touching down from your Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from MZT and a good option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
Pick up a Mazatlan International Airport rental car and discover Mazatlan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Ace Rent a Car and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Mazatlan International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) to central Mazatlan
From Mazatlan International Airport, Mazatlan is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
The quietest month for a flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport is May, while March is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Mazatlan based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mazatlan International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Mazatlan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from GDL to MZT in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Mazatlan, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Journey about 434 kilometres south-east to Guadalajara to tick off its leading sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Mazatlan, Zapopan is another favourite stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Andador 20 de Noviembre, Los Guayabos Comunidad Ecológica and Colonia Mexico Park.
