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Ixtapa Airport

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo is located on the Pacific coast of the State of Guerrero to the southwest of Mexico City. It is accessible via highway 200 from Acapulco the south (250 km or 156 miles) or from Lázaro Cardenas to the north (115 km or 72 miles). It is a mere 35 minute plane ride from Mexico City and is serviced through its international airport by a number of Mexican and international airlines.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl’ Airport
The Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo (ZIH) International Airport is located 13 miles (21 km) from Ixtapa and 8 miles (13 km) from Zihuatanejo.  It is possible to find direct flights from Canada and the U.S. especially during the tourist season. (From November to April)

Airport Administration - Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo International Airport.
Tel. (755) 554-5408, 554-2070

Airlines Serving Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl’ Airport
Aeromexico
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
America West  
Continental Airlines
Mexicana
Frontier Airlines

Documents for Arrival at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl’ Airport
A valid U.S. Passport is necessary to pass through customs at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl' Airport. Your passport will also be used to acquire a tourist card, which must be obtained in order to enter Mexico.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl’ Airport Transfers
Renting a car is highly recommended in Ixtapa.
The concierge service that Villas Caribe offers is happy to arrange for car rental for you.

Should you choose not to rent a car, there are several other airport transfer options available:

Airport transportation into town is provided by Enlaces Terrestres Aeropuerto, Tel. 553-7030 and 553-6313. Approximate fares (Dec. 2005) - Note: Exact price depends on final destination. Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo are about 5 kms. apart.
Private Taxi (sedan - up to 4 passenger’s w/bags).
Airport to Zihuatanejo, $225-$255 pesos
Airport to Ixtapa,   250-$285 pesos
Private Taxi (Suburban - up to 6 passengers w/bags)
Airport to Zihuatanejo or Ixtapa: from $400 to $495 pesos
Collective Taxi (shared service with per-person rates w/bags)
Airport to Zihuatanejo: $75-$85 pesos per person
Airport to Ixtapa: $85-$95 pesos per person
Regular taxi fare from Zihuatanejo to airport: $80-$120 pesos
Regular taxi fare from Ixtapa to airport: $120-$160 pesos.

Ixtapa Departure Tax
Airport Departure tax is currently $10.00 but is always subject to change.

Ixtapa Villa Rentals

Ixtapa villas and Ixtapa villa rentals by Villas Caribe afford amazing Mexican villa rentals to our clients. Ixtapa features sophisticated nightlife and a plethora of clubs and restaurants. Most Ixtapa villas are located on the hillside. Please note that some of our Ixtapa rental villas feature exclusive villa virtual tours. Ixtapa villa rentals clearly illustrate Mexico's command for the finer aspects of luxury travel.