General Rafael Buelna International Airport

Mazatlán's airport is officially called General Rafael Buelna International Airport, after a general of the Mexican Revolution. Travelers, airlines and booking sites usually call it Mazatlán International Airport or simply Mazatlán Airport. Its IATA code is MZT and its ICAO code is MMMZ, so look for MZT on your ticket and baggage tags.

Mazatlán airport is about 16 km (10 miles) southeast of the city, and the Golden Zone hotels are around 25 to 35 minutes away by road, depending on traffic. Old Mazatlán and the historic center are a little closer, while Marina Mazatlán, Cerritos and Nuevo Mazatlán, farther north along the coast, take longer.

Mazatlán airport has one two-story terminal with two satellites. Domestic flights use Satellite A and international flights, mainly from the United States and Canada, use Satellite B at gates 1 to 5. Check-in, arrivals, immigration, customs and baggage claim are all on the ground floor of the main building.

Alaska Airlines flies from Los Angeles, American Airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth and Phoenix, and United from Houston. WestJet flies from Montréal and, in winter, from several Canadian cities, and Delta and Sun Country add seasonal flights from Minneapolis. Viva Aerobus, Volaris, Aeroméxico, Mexicana and TAR link Mazatlán with Mexico City, Tijuana, Monterrey, Guadalajara and other Mexican cities.

Yes. Year-round nonstop flights connect Mazatlán with Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston, and WestJet flies from Montréal. In the winter season, more nonstop flights arrive from Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto, Winnipeg, Kelowna and Minneapolis. Seasonal schedules change each year, so check with the airline for your dates.

You need a valid passport, plus a visa if your nationality requires one. At immigration your entry is recorded as a digital FMM (Forma Migratoria Múltiple), and you can register it online with Mexico's immigration institute before you fly to speed things up. After baggage claim you go through customs with Mexico's customs declaration.

Mazatlán is on Mountain Standard Time (UTC−7) all year, as is the rest of Sinaloa. It is one hour behind Mexico City, Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, and the clocks do not change for daylight saving time. If you connect through Mexico City, remember the hour difference when planning your arrival.

Authorized airport taxis are sold at the Transportación Terrestre booth inside the arrivals hall. Tell the staff where you are going, pay the fixed fare for your area, and show the ticket to the dispatcher outside, who assigns a car. Shared vans are sold at the same booth and cost less per person but stop at several hotels.

Yes. The OMA Premium Lounge is in the upstairs departure area of the terminal. Entry is with a Priority Pass, LoungeKey or Diners Club membership, or by paying at the door, and stays are limited. Hours depend on the flight schedule and can change, so check the conditions with the lounge before you travel.

Yes. Mazatlán airport has a currency-exchange office and ATMs in the terminal, so you can get Mexican pesos on arrival. Compare the posted exchange rate with an ATM withdrawal, and decline a conversion offered by the ATM or card terminal so your bank sets the rate. Keep some pesos in small bills for tips and small purchases.

Mazatlán airport has short-term and long-term parking lots beside the terminal. The short-term lot suits drop-offs, pickups and short visits, while the long-term lot is for travelers leaving a car while they fly. Rates and payment methods can change, so check the rate board posted at the entrance and keep your parking ticket safe.

A common guideline is to arrive at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight from Mazatlán. Allow more time during the winter high season, Easter week and Carnaval, when many flights leave close together and lines at check-in and security grow. Always follow your airline's own recommendation.

No. Mazatlán's airport (MZT) serves Mazatlán and its beach areas on the southern Sinaloa coast. Culiacán International Airport (CUL) is a separate airport serving the state capital, Culiacán, farther north in Sinaloa. If you are staying in the Golden Zone, Old Mazatlán or Nuevo Mazatlán, book your flight to MZT.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.