Flying from Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH): what you need to know
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Puerto Vallarta.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PVR to ZIH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PVR and ZIH include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
Handy information about Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Puerto Vallarta Airport, data shows 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Puerto Vallarta Airport from central Puerto Vallarta, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to PVR:
Arriving at Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
Book a hotel close to ZIH if you're catching a late Puerto Vallarta Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport rental car and explore Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Firefly are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH) to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
Have a think about your dates before locking in your flight from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport. Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo in high season has a lively atmosphere, but hotel rates are generally higher and major attractions can be crowded. Plan your visit in low season for a slower, more relaxed pace.
The warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Puerto Vallarta Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVR to ZIH in February. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, a visit to Mexico City will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. No journey is complete without dropping by Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
