Travelling from Silao Airport (BJX) to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH): what you need to know
Silao and Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
Your BJX to ZIH flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Silao Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BJX and ZIH:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Silao Airport (BJX) to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Silao Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport flight is R 1,577. A round-trip ticket right now is R 3,268. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BJX to ZIH if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Silao Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Silao Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport.
Handy information about Silao Airport (BJX)
Silao Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BJX land on schedule 82% of the time.
Silao Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Silao. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BJX? If you're catching an early flight from Silao Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZIH if you're on a late Silao Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Firefly to explore Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH) to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
Have a think about your travel dates before securing your flight from Silao Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport. Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo in high season has a lively feel, but hotel rates are usually higher and top attractions can get crowded. Plan your visit in the off-season if you want a quieter vibe.
Book your flight from Silao Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport for July if you'd like to visit Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BJX to ZIH in February. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Travel about 322 kilometres north-east to Mexico City to check off its top sights. From Zócalo to Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Mexico, consider Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 338 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are highlights.
