Why go
- City in Guerrero, Mexico.
- Served by Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).
History
Ixtapa is a resort city in Mexico, adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the municipality of Zihuatanejo de Azueta in the state of Guerrero. It is located 5 km (3 mi) northwest of the municipal seat, Zihuatanejo, and 245 km (150 mi) northwest of Acapulco.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (737-900, ERJ, EMJ) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, Mexico City*
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 2 routes: Mexico City, Toluca
- Aeromar VW (ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-900) · 1 route: Los Angeles
- American Airlines AA (A320) · 1 route: Phoenix
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
- US Airways US (A320) · 1 route: Phoenix
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Aeromar VW (ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
- AeroMéxico AM (ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where to stay
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ZIH has direct flights to 5 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Mexico City, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, Toluca).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ixtapa, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.