Which airport should I fly into for Ciudad Guzmán?

For long-haul and international flights, Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) is the main gateway near Ciudad Guzmán. The closest airport, Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Ciudad Guzmán?

The nearest is about 30 mi (49 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Ciudad Guzmán?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Ciudad Guzmán

The closest airports to Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico is Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ), about 30 mi (49 km) away — roughly 59 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
CLQ	Lic. Miguel de la Madrid AirportColima, Mexico	30 mi / 49 km	59 min	Regional
GDL	Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International AirportGuadalajara, Mexico	57 mi / 92 km	1 hr 43 min	International
ZLO	Playa De Oro International AirportManzanillo, Mexico	81 mi / 131 km	1 hr 54 min	International
PVR	Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International AirportPuerto Vallarta, Mexico	134 mi / 216 km	3 hr 7 min	International
LZC	Lazaro Cardenas AirportLazaro Cardenas, Mexico	143 mi / 230 km	3 hr 19 min	Regional
TPQ	Amado Nervo National AirportTepic, Mexico	149 mi / 239 km	3 hr 27 min	Regional
BJX	Del Bajio International AirportSilao, Mexico	156 mi / 251 km	3 hr 38 min	International
AGU	Jesus Teran International AirportAguascalientes, Mexico	157 mi / 252 km	3 hr 38 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) is the most convenient at about 30 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) (57 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Ciudad Guzmán. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with CLQ.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near CLQ saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Ciudad Guzmán is Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ), about 30 mi (49 km) away — roughly 59 min by road.