Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Guadalajara Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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GDL Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Guadalajara International Airport.
What to expect
Guadalajara Airport (code: GDL) has a small, modern terminal with two concourses (A and C). The airport contains numerous eateries and shops on both sides of security, with some offering 24-hour service. WiFi is available, and there are outlets for charging mobile devices throughout the terminal. Travellers can upgrade their airport experience by paying to access one of the airport’s first-class lounges. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations and access information.
Sleeping in Guadalajara Airport
Travellers report that most terminal seating contains armrests. However, one traveller found some large, comfortable couches in Concourse C. If you intend to spend the night, make sure you bring insect repellent, as all reviewers cited mosquitos as the airport’s biggest problem. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Guadalajara Airport:
- Hangar Inn – Airport transfers are available for a fee. » Check Rates
- Hampton Inn by Hilton Guadalajara Aeropuerto – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
- City Express Junior Guadalajara Periferico Sur – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Holiday Inn Express Guadalajara Aeropuerto – Free airport shuttle is available from 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Guadalajara Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Aeromexico Salon Premier – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, upper level, Gate 5. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Lounge membership programs.
- VIP Lounge (West) – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, International Departures, before Gate B13. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Lounge membership programs.
- VIP Lounge (East) – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Domestic Departures, before Gate D30. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Guadalajara Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
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Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. These options are open 24 hours:
» T1, International Departures – Break Station (near Gate 4)
» T1, Domestic Departures – El Quijote (Gate 14) • Krispy Kreme (Gate 12)
» T1, International Arrivals – Krispy Kreme
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
A reader mentioned that there are charging stations at every gate and various locations throughout the airport. They accept North American Plus and USB cable chargers.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Guadalajara Airport. Connect to the “GAP FREE” network to access the internet.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available 24 hours a day. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, Terminal 1 • Airside, Terminal 1, International Departures.
Currency Exchange – There are two exchange centers:
- CI Bank offers both banking services and currency exchange. Location: Terminal 1, Landside. Hours: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Mon-Sat).
- Global Exchange offers 24-hour currency services. Locations: Domestic Departures, Gate 12 • Terminal Hallway to International Departures • Domestic and International Arrivals. Hours: 24 hours (Mon-Sun).
Duty-Free & Shopping – Dufry offers duty-free shopping to departing and arriving passengers in the International terminal. A small variety of retail stores, mini-markets, newsstands, and gift shops are also available. Most shops are open 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Information Desk – Not available.
Pharmacy – Benavides Pharmacy is available both Landside and Airside (Gate 15). Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Guadalajara and need local arrangements or help planning a last-minute trip abroad, there is an American Tours travel agency at the airport that can probably be of assistance. Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies offer service on-site, 24 hours a day, in the Domestic and International Arrivals halls: Alamo • Avis • Budget • Europcar • Fox Rent a Car • Hertz • National • Optima • Sixt • Thrifty / Dollar.
Hotel Shuttles
Some local hotels provide airport shuttle service: Hotel ANB • Hangar Inn • Hangar Inn Select Aeropuerto Guadalajara • Hampton Inn by Hilton Guadalajara Aeropuerto • Holiday Inn Express Guadalajara Aeropuerto • Hotel Bugari Aeropuerto Guadalajara.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Prepaid taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. Stop at the Prepaid Taxi booth in the Arrivals hall to pay for your ride. You will receive a ticket to give to your taxi driver before boarding.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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