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Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) east of Mexico City.
Time: Local time is GMT –6 (GMT –5 between the first Sunday in April and the second last Saturday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +52 (0)2482 2424.
Getting to the city: There is a Mexico City Metro subway system linking the airport
to downtown Mexico City. Taxis are regulated and passengers can pay
in advance at the taxi counter in Arrivals. There are also suburban
bus services including Autobuses del Oriente (ADO), Autobuses
Estrella Roja and Autobuses Pullman de Morelos. Some hotels offer a
pick-up service, however it is worth checking their charge as it's
generally cheaper to take a taxi. Car rental is available.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and National
(driving in Mexico City is not recommended for first-time
visitors).
Airport Taxis: Taxis are regulated and passengers can pay in advance at the
taxi counter in Arrivals. Authorized taxis are white and mustard
yellow with an aeroplane logo. It takes about 45 minutes to the
city centre and costs around US$20.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMs, banks, bureau de change,
business facilities, a post office, restaurants, shops, hotel
reservations and tourist information. There are facilities for
disabled travellers but those with special needs should contact
their airline in advance.
Parking: The airport has four well-maintained and organised parking lots
with a capacity for almost 5,000 vehicles.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$38.
Website: www.aicm.com.mx
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Location: The airport is situated nine miles (17km) southwest of the hotel and resort area in Cancun.
Time: GMT –6 (GMT –5 between the first Sunday in April and the second last Saturday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +52 (0)9848 7200 or 9886 0028.
Transfer between terminals: A shuttle bus runs between the main entrances to the terminals
every 10 mins.
Getting to the city: Both taxis and colectivos can be used to get to the town. An
official taxi company provides services from the airport and can be
paid for at the airport just after the arrivals hall.
US$14-20/20-25 mins. Colectivos are small buses that provide a
door-to-door service; the driver will usually wait until it is full
before leaving, US$6/30 mins.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty and
National.
Facilities: Cancun airport has all the appurtenances one would expect at one
of the world's mega-airports. Facilities include ATMs, bureau de
change, business facilities, restaurants, shops, a beauty salon and
tourist information. There are facilities for disabled passengers
but those with special needs are advised to contact their airline
in advance.
Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$29.
Website: www.cancun-airport.com
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Location: The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Guadalajara.
Time: Local time is GMT –6 (GMT –5 between the first Sunday in April to the second last Saturday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +52 (0)33 3688 5120.
Getting to the city: The airport minibus service and authorised taxis
both go to the city centre. Fares can be paid for in
advance at the taxi booth outside the arrivals hall.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and
Europcar.
Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other
facilities include ATMs, banks, bureau de change, a post office,
business facilities (fax and internet), hotel reservations and
tourist information. Disabled facilities are relatively good; those
with special needs are advised to contact their airline in
advance.
Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to $US29.
Website: www.guadalajara.aeropuertosgap.com.mx
General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA)
Location: The airport is situated 16 miles (26km) southeast of Acapulco.
Time: Local time is GMT –6 (GMT –5 from first Sunday in April to second last Saturday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +52 (01)744 466 9446.
Getting to the city: An airport minibus service (Servicio Colectivo) goes regularly
to the city centre, dropping off on request. Authorised taxis are
available outside Arrivals, they take around 35 minutes to the
beach area hotels and cost about US$20.
Car rental: Car rental companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, National and Hertz are
represented at the airport.
Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other
facilities include banks, bureau de change, a post office, a
tourist information kiosk and business facilities (including
fax and internet). Disabled facilities are good; those with
special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: US$18 to US$29.
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