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Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta International Airport
Mexico's premier Pacific Coast international gateway.
- ›The airport's official full name honors former Mexican President Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz.
- ›PVR is one of Mexico's top international tourist airports by passenger volume.
- ›The airport is situated at an elevation of approximately 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level.
- ›It serves as a gateway to both Jalisco and the neighboring state of Nayarit.
- ›Peak season runs from November through April, coinciding with North American winter escapes.
Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport has served Puerto Vallarta since the 1960s, growing alongside the resort city into one of Mexico's busiest tourist gateways. Situated just a few kilometres north of the hotel zone along Banderas Bay, it handles millions of visitors annually drawn to the region's beaches, Sierra Madre foothills, and vibrant cultural scene. Its compact layout and single main terminal make arrivals and departures straightforward even during peak winter holiday seasons.
- Terminal A (Domestic) — Handles domestic routes with a modest concourse featuring basic dining and retail options.
- Terminal B (International) — Processes international arrivals and departures, including direct charter and scheduled flights from the US and Canada.
- Pre-paid airport taxi and shuttle services from authorised booths inside the terminal
- Shared van (colectivo) transfers to the hotel zone and downtown Malecón
- Private transfer services booked via hotels or third-party apps
- Ride-hailing apps such as Uber operate with varying availability outside the terminal
- Car rental counters from major agencies including Hertz, Budget, and Alamo in the arrivals hall
- Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
- Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta
- Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
- Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta
- Casa Velas Boutique Hotel
Inside the terminal, travellers will find a handful of sit-down restaurants and cafés offering Mexican staples, sandwiches, and coffee, with options concentrated in the international departures area. Just outside the airport perimeter, the hotel zone along Avenida de las Garzas offers a wider range of beachfront seafood restaurants and taquerías. For authentic local cuisine, the Malecón boardwalk and Zona Romántica downtown are worth the short taxi ride.
- Use only the official prepaid taxi or shuttle booths inside the terminal to avoid overcharging by unlicensed drivers.
- Arrive at least two to three hours before international departures during December–March high season when queues can be lengthy.
- Mexican immigration and customs forms may be required on arrival; have your tourist visa card (FMM) details ready if applicable.
- The airport sits close to the beach, so light resort wear is fine year-round, but pack a layer for aggressive air conditioning inside the terminal.
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