Getting to Zihuatanejo is simple but does require some planning. We recommend flying Delta to Mexico City and then catching the quick flight from Mexico City to Zihuatanejo (1 hour 15 mins) on Aeromexico which is a Delta Affiliate. On average, it takes about 45 minutes to clear customs and immigration in Mexico City’s Benito Juárez International Airport.

Keep the little piece of paper they give you and stuff it in your passport. Speaking of passports, please visit the Passport FAQ question to ensure seamless travel.

If you’re flying out of Zihuatanejo on Monday, April 27, and want to make your connection from Mexico City to Salt Lake City, check out Volaris. If flying with a lesser-known airline isn’t your thing, there’s also an early Aeromexico flight on Sunday.

Another option is to take the later Aeromexico flight out of Zihua and spend the night in Mexico City. We did that and had a great time.

SLC to Zihuatanejo

Zihuatanejo Airport to the Town

After landing in Zihuatanejo, you’ll be overwhelmed by the sheer size of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport. Jokes. It’s tiny and convenient. Grab your bags from their one carousel, and get a cab using the options listed below.

  • Official Airport Taxis (Authorized Inside Airport)

    • Cost: 760 to 950 pesos → approximately $40 to $50 USD

    • Booking: Purchase a voucher at the official taxi counter inside the arrivals area. (we didn’t do this)

    • Travel Time: Approximately 20–25 minutes.

Note: These are the only taxis permitted to pick up passengers directly at the airport. If you want to save a few pesos, catch a taxi outside the airport.

  • Taxis Outside the Airport

    • Cost: 380 to 570 pesos → approximately $20 to $30 USD

    • How to Access: Exit the airport and walk about 1,000 feet beyond the airport’s property to find taxis waiting.

    • Travel Time: Approximately 20–25 minutes.

    • Considerations: This option is more economical but may require a short walk with luggage.

Moving Around Town

Depending on where you stay, getting around town is easy with an abundance of taxis waiting on nearly every street corner. We recommend taking taxis during the day which will run you less than $10 and walking around at night. There are no Lyft or Uber services in Zihuatanejo.