Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Culiacan International Airport (CUL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Culiacan International Airport.
Culiacan's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Culiacan one hour behind Guadalajara.
Each week, there are 31 Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Culiacan International Airport flights. To take off early, opt for the 05:47 Volaris flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:57 with Volaris.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GDL to CUL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Volaris is your ticket to exploring Culiacan (and perhaps some other great corners of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Culiacan International Airport offered by this airline.
Volaris is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Culiacan International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between GDL and CUL include:
Los Cabos International Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
At the moment, ج.م. 1,613 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Culiacan International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 3,849. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GDL to CUL.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Culiacan International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from GDL to CUL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Culiacan International Airport.
Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Of the flights that depart from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, 71.31% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport from central Guadalajara, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near GDL? If you've booked an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Culiacan International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CUL if you're taking a late Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Culiacan International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Culiacan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, MEX or Budget to explore Culiacan and beyond.
To secure the best deal, reserve your ride from Culiacan International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Culiacan International Airport (CUL) to central Culiacan
From Culiacan International Airport, Culiacan is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Culiacan International Airport (CUL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Culiacan International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Culiacan. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Culiacan International Airport for June if you'd like to visit Culiacan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 38ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GDL to CUL in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Chihuahua is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Culiacan. Around 451 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Catedral de Chihuahua, Copper Canyon 5 day train journey | Mexico (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Casa Chihuahua.
Torreon is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 402 kilometres east of Culiacan. No journey is complete without seeing Museo Arocena, Alameda Zaragoza and Plaza de Armas.