Don Miguel Hidal Y Costilla International Airport

Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, serving Guadalajara and western Mexico, opened in the mid-1960s and today operates with two passenger terminals to handle regional, domestic and international traffic. As one of Mexico’s busiest gateways, GDL is a major hub for Volaris and an important base or focus city for VivaAerobus and several Aeroméxico regional services, making it a key launch point for cheap flights around Mexico and to the U.S. The airport sits roughly 15–20 km from downtown Guadalajara with regular shuttles, buses, taxis and rideshares linking to the city and nearby towns; on average fares and on-site options skew budget-friendly thanks to low-cost carriers.