Flying from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Culiacan Airport (CUL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Guadalajara Airport to Culiacan Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Culiacan is one hour behind Guadalajara and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
There are 21 Guadalajara Airport to Culiacan Airport flights each week.
To ensure you catch your GDL to CUL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Volaris is your ticket to exploring Culiacan (and maybe even some other great corners of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from Guadalajara Airport to Culiacan Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Volaris.
With 74.64% of services arriving as planned, Volaris is the most punctual carrier offering GDL to CUL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guadalajara Airport to Culiacan Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between GDL and CUL:
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Felipe Angeles International Airport
Los Cabos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Culiacan Airport (CUL)
R 777 is the lowest price for a one-way Guadalajara Airport to Culiacan Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 1,747. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GDL to CUL.
The cheapest month for flights from Guadalajara Airport to Culiacan Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Guadalajara Airport, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Guadalajara Airport from central Guadalajara, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near GDL. Whether you have an early flight from Guadalajara Airport to Culiacan Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Culiacan Airport (CUL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Guadalajara Airport to Culiacan Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CUL instead:
Explore without limits with a Culiacan Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, MEX or Budget and experience more of Culiacan and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your ride from Culiacan Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Culiacan Airport (CUL) to central Culiacan
From Culiacan Airport, Culiacan is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Culiacan Airport (CUL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Guadalajara Airport to Culiacan Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Culiacan. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Guadalajara Airport to Culiacan Airport for May if you'd like to explore Culiacan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GDL to CUL in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Culiacan, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Travel around 451 kilometres north to Chihuahua to tick off its leading attractions. From Our Lady of Guadalupe to Plaza Mayor de Chihuahua and Acueducto De Chihuahua, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Torreon is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 402 kilometres east of Culiacan. No trip is complete without experiencing Plaza de Armas, Cathedral of Ntra. Sra. Del Carmen and Territorio Santos Modelo.
