IATA: GDL · Guadalajara, Mexico

Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Guide

CapitalCiudad de MΓ©xico
Population130,575,786
CurrencyMXN $ Mexican peso
LanguageSpanish
Time ZoneUTC-06:00 CST
AirportGDL
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~8,865,533

Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (IATA: GDL) is a key aviation hub serving Guadalajara and the wider Mexico region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Guadalajara from GDL

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at GDL

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Top Activities in Guadalajara

Guadalajara Market Food Tour & Historic Landmarks Walk
5.0/5 from 82 reviews · 3h · free cancellation
€56 per person
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Private City Tour Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque
5.0/5 from 75 reviews · 6h · free cancellation
€145 per person
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GDL Art Crawl & Studio Tour Visit
5.0/5 from 67 reviews · 3h · free cancellation
€52 per person
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Hidden Kitchen : The Market Challenge in Guadalajara with Noemi
5.0/5 from 57 reviews · 6h · free cancellation
€99 per person
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VIP Private Tequila Tour: Artisanal Distillery and Magical Town
5.0/5 from 46 reviews · 8h
€182 per person
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Friday Night Bar Crawl in Guadalajara, Mexico
5.0/5 from 42 reviews · 4.3h · free cancellation
€25 per person
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Escape Room in Guadalajara: Central Bank Robbery
5.0/5 from 38 reviews · 1.3h · free cancellation
€26 per person
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Tlaquepaque and Tonala Private Full-Day Tour
5.0/5 from 35 reviews · 6h · free cancellation
€102 per person
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Guadalajara, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Guadalajara

Suites Chingon
9.2/10 from 1 reviews
€26 / night
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Hotel Isabel
4-star · 8.6/10 from 72 reviews
€32 / night
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Hotel Real de Castilla Nuovo
3-star · 10.0/10 from 2 reviews
€33 / night
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HVH by Yaxche
4-star · 9.1/10 from 105 reviews
€39 / night
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Hotel Casino Plaza
4-star · 8.8/10 from 74 reviews
€41 / night
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Gamma Guadalajara Centro Historico
3.5-star · 8.9/10 from 52 reviews
€46 / night
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Hotel Portobelo
4-star · 9.3/10 from 96 reviews
€50 / night
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Hotel San Francisco Plaza
4-star · 8.3/10 from 25 reviews
€55 / night
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Nightly rates in Guadalajara for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
GDL / MMGL
Serves
Guadalajara
Country
Mexico
Local time now
05:05 (CST)
Time zone
America/Mexico_City
Currency
MXN ($)
Capital
Ciudad de MΓ©xico
Coordinates
20.5218, -103.3110

Cheapest fares found from GDL right now

Updated 30 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
Puerto Vallarta (PVR)VivaAerobusDirect14 Sep€79
Chihuahua (CUU)Aeromexico1 stop23 Oct€79
Mexico City (MEX)VivaAerobus1 stop25 Sep€86
Tijuana (TIJ)Aeromexico1 stop3 Sep€104
La Paz (LAP)VolarisDirect11 Sep€108
Cancun (CUN)Aeromexico1 stop1 Oct€142
Huatulco (HUX)Aeromexico1 stop25 Oct€155
Acapulco (ACA)Aeromexico1 stop30 Aug€183
Bogota (BOG)Copa Airlines1 stop31 Aug€253
Denver (DEN)VolarisDirect3 Sep€275
Los Angeles (LAX)VolarisDirect10 Oct€279
Chicago (CHI)VolarisDirect11 Sep€280
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.