# GDL — Guadalajara International Airport > Machine-readable reference for GDL. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/GDL.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-12T07:41:23.028+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Guadalajara International Airport - IATA: GDL - ICAO: MMGL - City: Guadalajara - Country: MX (MX) - Timezone: America/Mexico_City - Distance from city: 16 km (10 mi) southeast of Guadalajara - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 17.7M - Hub for: Volaris - Official website: https://www.aeropuertosgap.com.mx/en/guadalajara-3.html ## Overview Welcome Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) is where contrasting cultures meet, feeling like a local Mexican mall on the landside and echoing a U.S.–Mexico border crossing on the airside. This blend is a hallmark of its two-terminal structure, where American brands such as Starbucks and Shake Shack sit comfortably alongside Jalisco favorites like Pastelerías Marisa. Over 17.7 million passengers navigate this dynamic space annually, underscoring its significant role as a hub, particularly for Mexican airline Volaris. At a glance Sitting 16 kilometers southeast of Guadalajara's city center, GDL is a bustling yet compact airport featuring two terminals. It's a gateway for both international and domestic travelers, known for an unexpectedly strong lounge and dining scene for its size. However, passengers should brace for periods where the facility reflects more of its bus-terminal roots — compact but chaotic during peak U.S.-bound rushes. Terminals & layout Guadalajara International boasts two distinct terminals. Terminal 1 accommodates major airlines like Aeroméxico, American Airlines, and Delta, primarily servicing international routes to and from the United States. Terminal 2, m… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal 1** — airlines: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Viva Aerobus, Volaris URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/terminals/1 - **Terminal 2** — airlines: Calafia Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/terminals/2 ## Dining (20) - **900 Novecento** — 1 · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/900-novecento-1 - **Break Station** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/break-station-1 - **Burger King** — 1 · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/burger-king-1 - **Café Punta del Cielo** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/cafe-punta-del-cielo-1 - **Carl’s Jr** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/carl-s-jr-1 - **Chili’s** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/chili-s-1 - **Cienega** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/cienega-1 - **Deli & Cia** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/deli-cia-1 - **Domino’s** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/domino-s-1 - **Farine Coffee & Bakery** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/farine-coffee-bakery-1 - **Fruty Lunch** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/fruty-lunch-1 - **Krispy Kreme** — 1 · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/krispy-kreme-1 - **Le Pain Quotidien** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/le-pain-quotidien-1 - **Pastelerías Marisa** — 1 · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/pastelerias-marisa-1 - **Shake Shack** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/shake-shack-1 - **Star Island Cafe** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/star-island-cafe-1 - **Starbucks** — 1 · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/starbucks-1 - **Subway** — 1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/subway-1 - **The Urban Corner** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/the-urban-corner-1 - **Wings Aeropuerto** — 1 · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/restaurants/wings-aeropuerto-1 ## Lounges (6) - **Aeroméxico Salón Premier** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, SkyTeam and elites URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/lounges/aeromexico-salon-premier-1 - **American Express Lounge** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, Amex cardholders · 00:00-23:59 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/lounges/american-express-lounge-1 - **Salón Premier Aeroméxico** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, near Gate 5 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/lounges/salon-premier-aeromexico-1 - **VIP Lounge** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, opposite Gate C30, showers available · 00:00-23:59 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/lounges/vip-lounge-1 - **VIP Lounge West** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, international side, near Gate B13 · 00:00-23:59 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/lounges/vip-lounge-west-1 - **VIPort Lounge** — 1 · access: Terminal 1, pay-per-use URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/lounges/viport-lounge-1 ## Shops (15) - **Benavides** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/benavides-1 - **Clōe** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/cloe-1 - **Divers** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/divers-1 - **Dufry** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/dufry-1 - **Gran Vía Aeropuerto** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/gran-via-aeropuerto-1 - **Indita Mía** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/indita-mia-1 - **Juguetron** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/juguetron-1 - **Loteria** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/loteria-1 - **Mobo** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/mobo-1 - **Mumuso** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/mumuso-1 - **OXXO** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/oxxo-1 - **Pineda Covalin** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/pineda-covalin-1 - **Scappino** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/scappino-1 - **Sunglass Hut** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/sunglass-hut-1 - **The Body Shop** — 1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/shops/the-body-shop-1 ## Parking (5) - **Disabled Parking** — Official URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/parking/disabled-parking - **Economy Parking** — Official · $110 MXN/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/parking/economy-parking - **Long-Term Parking** — Official lot · $250 MXN/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/parking/long-term-parking - **Public Parking Garage** — Official · $119 MXN/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/parking/public-parking-garage - **Short-Term Parking** — Official lot · $550 MXN/day, 55/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/parking/short-term-parking ## Ground transport (12) - **Authorized Airport Taxis** — Taxi · fixed URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/transport/authorized-airport-taxis - **Avis** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/transport/avis - **Budget** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/transport/budget - **Europcar** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/transport/europcar - **Hertz** — Car rental · .ot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/transport/hertz - **Hotel Shuttles** — Van shuttle · 1 hour URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Local City Buses** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/transport/local-city-buses - **National** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/transport/national - **Rideshare Services** — App-based car · .s URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/transport/rideshare-services - **Servicio Colectivo** — Shuttle minibus · .10 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/transport/servicio-colectivo - **Sixt** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/transport/sixt - **Thrifty** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/transport/thrifty ## Insider tips - _Insider_: For a satisfying meal before your flight, plan time for a dine-in at 900 Novecento in Terminal 1, as gate area options grow limited during peak U.S. departure waves. - _Time_: Many eateries align their hours from 05:00 to 22:00, so night travelers might need snacks in advance from OXXO, one of the few outlets open late. - _Quiet_: The VIP Lounge West near the B gates is often a calmer sanctuary, particularly during busy U.S. departure periods. - _Local_: Grab a sweet treat from Pastelerías Marisa in Terminal 1 for an authentic taste of Jalisco confectionery. - _Avoid_: Avoid touts at arrivals. Stick with the official taxi booth or the Servicio Colectivo shuttle for safer city transit. - _Money_: Opt for ATMs in the main hall where big-bank machines like HSBC and Banorte often have fairer fees than isolated options near gates. - _Insider_: Secure lounge entry near Gate C30 a priority on long layovers for access to showers and dependable Wi‑Fi. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/GDL.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/gdl/departures — HTML page with live departures