General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA)

Location

The airport is situated 16 miles (26km) southeast of Acapulco.

Getting to the city

An airport minibus service (Servicio Colectivo) goes regularly to the city centre, dropping off on request. Authorised taxis are available outside Arrivals, they take around 35 minutes to the beach area hotels and cost about US$20.

Time

Local time is GMT –6 (GMT –5 from first Sunday in April to second last Saturday in October).

Contacts

Tel: +52 (01)744 466 9446.

Car rental

Car rental companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, National and Hertz are represented at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside the main terminal. The trip to the main beach area takes 30 mins and costs between US$20 and US$25.

Facilities

There are shops, bars and restaurants at the airport. Other facilities include banks, bureau de change, a post office, a tourist information kiosk and business facilities (including fax and internet). Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Parking

Parking is available.

Departure Tax

US$18 to US$29 (sometimes included in the ticket price, check with your booking agent).

Acapulco International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.