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General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA)

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

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. 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).See full guide to General Juan N Alvarez International Airport

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

Location: The airport is located 5 miles (8 km) north of Puerto Vallarta.Time: Local time is CST.Contacts: Tel: +52 (322)221 1298. Getting to the city: Areomovil taxi transportation is the main source of transport from the airport, as well as combi bus (Colectivo minivan) which charge rates based on the zone of travel. The fare must be paid before departure at a small kiosk located just outside the terminal. Limos.com also provide a service for passengers from the airport. Taxis can be flagged down from the highway and travellers can expect to pay around US$10 to get to Puerto Vallarta. The local bus travels through to Puerto Vallarta at a cost of around 3 Pesos. Car rental: There are several car rental agencies located in the terminal. Airport Taxis: Taxis are available just outside the terminal and rates are charged based on the zones of travel. Taxis can also be flagged down from and travellers can expect to pay around US$10 to get to Puerto Vallarta. Facilities: The airport features a bank, a bureaux de change, cash machines, several small shops on the ground level of the airport, duty-free shops, a café, restaurant and a bar. Parking: There is short-term parking available. Departure tax: US$23 (generally included in the airline ticket, check with your booking agent).Website: aeropuertosgap.com.mx/english/index-site.htmlSee full guide to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport