How to find cheap flights to Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport (ZIH)
£765 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to ZIH, the lowest fare is £622.
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Score a bargain on tickets to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, where Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to land a good deal and have a wider range of flights and departure times.
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Best time to go to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo in May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to ZIH that fits your budget and itinerary.
January is the most popular month for flights to ZIH. Visit then if you're eager to see Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo at its busiest and best.
September is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo then.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is warmest in July, averaging between 24ºC and 32ºC.
February sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 19ºC to 30ºC.
February often brings more sun than cloud. This is the driest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
Rain is more common here in September, which gets around 18 days of wet weather.
Flying to Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport (ZIH): What you need to know
Get to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo in a single journey. These are some of the airlines offering direct flights to Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport:
If you want to fly with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your ZIH plane ticket with Sun Country Airlines. Up to 85% of its flights into this airport arrive as planned.
The local timezone at ZIH is UTC-6.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to ZIH:
Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport has a solid track record for punctuality, with up to 87% of outbound flights reaching their destination as scheduled. That's good news whether you're connecting onward or flying home.
Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport is located in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico.
Getting to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo from Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport (ZIH)
ZIH is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo.
You'll get to the centre in around 25 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to ZIH.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 40 minutes.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo highlights
Put these leading attractions high on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo:
Playa la Ropa: The perfect place to start your sightseeing, this landmark is around 2 kms (1 mile) southeast of the city centre.
Playa Blanca: Looking for more reasons to visit Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 11 kms (7 miles) southeast of the city centre.
How to get to Guacamayas from Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport (ZIH)
The nearby city of Guacamayas is about 80 kms (50 miles) from ZIH. Heading to the centre by ride-share or taxi usually takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Travelling from Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport (ZIH) to Petatlán
If Petatlán is where your trip takes you, it's around 23 kms (14 miles) from Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport.
The drive time to Petatlán is roughly 40 minutes.
Explore more of Mexico
Morelia might just become one of your favourite stops in Mexico. You'll find it roughly 241 kms (150 miles) north of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe., Palacio Municipal de Morelia and The Aqueduct are visitor favourites. The main airport serving this city is Morelia General Francisco Mujica Intl Airport (MLM).
Roughly 274 kms (170 miles) northeast of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, Toluca makes for a memorable detour. Great reasons to visit include Cosmovitral Jardin Botanico, Museo de Bellas Artes de Toluca and Museo de Antropología e Historia.