Travelling from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Guadalajara Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Guadalajara's timezone is UTC-6, making Guadalajara two hours ahead of Burbank.
To ensure you catch your BUR to GDL flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd love to discover a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Burbank Airport to Guadalajara Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is a well-known stop between BUR and GDL.
Handy information about Burbank Airport (BUR)
You'll find BUR at 2627 Hollywood Way.
81% of flights departing from Burbank Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of BUR.
Burbank Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Burbank. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BUR? If you're catching an early flight from Burbank Airport to Guadalajara Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Burbank Airport to Guadalajara Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Guadalajara Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and experience more of Guadalajara and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Guadalajara Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Guadalajara Airport to the centre of Guadalajara has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Burbank Airport to Guadalajara Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Guadalajara. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Guadalajara is May, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Burbank Airport to Guadalajara Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUR to GDL in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Guadalajara. Around 467 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara. No journey is complete without seeing Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.