Oaxaca Airports Guide: OAX, PXM & HUX Flights
Flying into Oaxaca is the fastest way to start exploring one of Mexico’s most culturally rich states. Whether your destination is the capital city’s colonial streets, the surf breaks of Puerto Escondido, or the pristine bays of Huatulco, knowing which airport to fly into can save you hours of travel time. Below is a complete guide to the three airports in Oaxaca, with airlines, routes, facilities, and transport tips for each.
Oaxaca International Airport (OAX / Xoxocotlan)
Oaxaca International Airport is one of the oldest in the country. Its construction dates from 1940 although it has been remodeled on multiple occasions. The last one started in 2019 and to date, the project has not been completed.
The airport is just 12 km from Oaxaca City. Therefore, it is ideal if on your tour of the state the first thing you want to do is visit the capital.
Here are the most relevant data about this airport in Oaxaca:
- IATA code: OAX
- ICAO Code: MMOX
- Operated by: Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste
- Destinations and airlines: 13 destinations (9 domestic and 4 international), 9 airlines (6 domestic and 3 international)
- Address: Carretera Aeropuerto de Oaxaca, Oaxaca Puerto Ángel sin número, C.P. 68101, Oaxaca, México.
- Tel: +52 95 15 11 50 88
In this airport, you will also find boutiques and restaurants. These can be very useful if you have some waiting time or you go back and forgot to buy some souvenirs.
- Guelaguetza handicrafts: boutique in which you will find various original handicrafts from Oaxaca.
- Casa Armando Guillermo Prieto: In this boutique, besides handicrafts, you will find products from Oaxaca such as mezcal.
- Huaxyacac Restaurant: a restaurant with original Oaxacan food to say goodbye to all the wonderful flavors of the region.
- Snack Bar Centeotl: a bar with fast food to kill time and enjoy a good bite.
- La Calenda delicatessen: if you are looking for something fast to eat this is an excellent option because its food is of great quality.
Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)
If you travel to Puerto Escondido you can arrive by air as it is one of the airports in Oaxaca. This airport is public, which means that the Mexican government is the one that operates it to promote tourism in the Mexican Pacific.
This airport in Oaxaca has located 2km from the city of Puerto Escondido so it is very easy for tourists to move to hotels and other points of interest from there.
Here are the most important data from Puerto Escondido International Airport:
- IATA code: PXM
- ICAO Code: MMPS
- Operated by: Airports and Auxiliary Services
- Destinations and airlines: 13 national destinations and 6 national airlines
- Address: Costera Km. 6.5, Aeropuerto, 71980 Puerto Escondido, Oax.
- Tel: +52 954 582 0492
Huatulco Bay International Airport (HUX)
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This airport in Oaxaca is very comfortable for tourists as it is easily accessible. It is ideal for travelers heading to the Bays of Huatulco. It is only 18km from the Bays of Huatulco, you have to take a stretch of road, however, the estimated time by car is only 20 minutes.
In turn, this airport has a VIP lounge operated by Global Lounge Network. Here are the directions to arrive and the opening times:
- INDICATIONS:
On the airside, after the security checkpoint, continue left to gates 5-6-7-8. The living room is at the end of the hallway on the right side. - HOURS OF OPERATION:
Open only when flights are scheduled to depart.
Tel: +52 958 581 9150
It is important to stress that access to this room requires membership.
Here are other relevant data about the Huatulco Bay International Airport:
- IATA code: HUX
- ICAO code: MMBT
- Operated by: Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste
- Destinations and airlines: 10 destinations (4 national, 6 international) and 10 airlines (7 national and 3 international).
- Address: Carretera Costera Pinotepa, Salina Cruz – Santiago Pinotepa Nacional Km. 237, El Zapote, 70980 Santa María Huatulco, Oax
- Tel: +52 958 581 9004
Get on the Plane and Visit Oaxaca
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With this information, you are ready to embark on the adventure in Oaxaca. The airports in Oaxaca await you with open arms to discover all the wonders of this beautiful Mexican state. Check our best time to visit Oaxaca guide for seasonal planning, or browse our complete Oaxaca travel guide to build your itinerary.
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