| Popular Airport | Guadalajara Intl. - Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 14 hour 50 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 11890 Km |
The capital’s only airport Esenboğa Airport is accessible by Belko Air municipal buses, EGO buses, taxi, and personal vehicle from central locations in Ankara like Kızılay, AŞTİ, Gar, Sıhhiye and Ulus.
You can also rent a car at Esenboğa Airport, which is located 28 km from the city center.
Belko Air provides comfortable transportation between the airport and central locations in the city, like Kızılay, Sıhhiye, Ulus, AŞTİ, Gar and Pursaklar. You can use the 45 passenger buses 442/A and 442/K by getting on at the stops opposite the exits on the domestic arrivals floor and international arrivals floor.
Buses are equipped with internet, feature hostess services and take off every 30 minutes from 5 am till 12am and every hour from 12 am to 5 am. Taking a Belko Air bus to get to the city is an affordable option.
The Esenboğa Airport is accessible by bus line 442-3, which passes through AKM, Ankara Arena and Güvenpark. The 491 bus line provides transportation between the airport and Ulus and Sihhiye but it only operates 3 times a day during the week.
Taking a taxi within the city is generally affordable since the distances are usually close to each other. But taking a taxi to the airport is a more expensive alternative because it is located 28 km away. You can try to negotiate with the taxi driver for a lower fee.
The Esenboğa Airport has two parking lots. There is a multi-story parking lot, which allows for short-term and long-term parking, and an outdoor parking lot, which only allows for short-term parking.
Esenboğa Airport is frequently used by government staff and therefore features many amenities. Those awaiting their flight in the domestic terminal can get a quick bite to eat or some coffee at Caffe Nero, Ankar Café, Bus Gate, or Bufe Ic Hat. If you prefer local Anatolian flavors head to Tadinda Anadolu. Bomonti Brasserie is ideal for those interested in international cuisine. This terminal also has fast food restaurants like Burger King.
If you’re traveling internationally, the departure and arrival terminals have many cafes, kiosks, and bars. You can also enjoy some tax-free shopping at Duty Free after you go through passport control. Both terminals have souvenir shops and kiosks that sell general items.
There are many alternatives to go to the city from Guadalajara Airport, which is located Only 17 km from the city center. Among these alternatives, buses and shuttle minibuses are the most preferred means of public transportation. If you’re in hurry and want a faster transport, you can rent a car or take a taxi.
City buses that provide transportation from the airport to the city of Guadalajara take off 30 minutes after every plane landing at the airport. A ticket of city buses to Guadalajara central station, which is located close to the city, is 40 Mexican Pezos ($ 4). Buses departing from Terminal 1 also go directly to the Central Camionera Vieja, near the historic center. The fare is 6 Mexican dollars. In the meantime, you need to say "Bajan" where you want to get off the bus because some of the city buses do not have a push button for stopping.
Servicio Colectivo, a company affiliated to the airport, operates minibus services directly to the city from the airport once a day. Airport minibuses, a kind of shuttle, depart from the main terminal building and arrive in Guadalajara city center in 35 minutes. Tickets for the airport minibuses are around 120 Mexican dollars according to the most current data. You can buy your ticket for the minibus from the buffets or vending machines located outside the arrival terminal. In addition, GO Airport Shuttle and GDL Super Shuttle companies offer affordable services.
At the exit of both terminals of Guadalajara Airport there are taxis that take you directly to the city. If you want to make an advance reservation from airport taxis, you need to call +523336886002. They offer pre-reservation with more reasonable price options. But on average, you are asked to pay 250-300 Mexican dollars for a taxi ride from Guadalajara Airport to the city center (30 minute journey). During the night, starting at 10 am and ending at 6 am, a 25 percent raise is added to the regular wages because of the night tariff. In addition, taxis called Uber are more budget-friendly than normal. Uber taxis have vehicles at different capacities: 4, 6, 8 and 10 persons.
The airport terminal has world-class car rental companies such as Avis, Budget, Fox, Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, National, Veico Car Rental, Optima, Sixt and Thrifty Dollar. Besides, getting services from local car rental companies can be a good option in terms of budget. From Guadalajara Airport you have to use the Highway 23 motorway to Chapala to get to the city center. This journey lasts about 30 minutes.
