Mexico City to Ixtapa (MEX–ZIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEX–ZIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 201 miles in approximately 1h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico Also: WS | 14 | 7S8, E90 | 1h08-1h18 | – | SkyTeam | WS |
| Y4 Volaris Also: CM | 7 | 32Q | 1h02 | – | – | CM |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ixtapa from Mexico City
| Metric | MEX→ZIH | NLU→ZIH | QRO→ZIH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MEX | – | 22 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 7 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 2m | 1h | 0h 59m |
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · ZIH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Ixtapa.
Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.
MEX–ZIH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEX to ZIH
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Volaris. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEX to ZIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEX to ZIH ranges from 1 hours 2 minutes to 1 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 201 miles (324 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MLM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (NLU), Querétaro (QRO) and Morelia (MLM).