Flying from Istanbul to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Istanbul. Explore your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when organising your flight from Istanbul to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL).
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is located in Guadalajara. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is nine hours behind Istanbul.
Your flight from Istanbul to GDL won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Istanbul to GDL that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IST and GDL include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to GDL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near GDL:
Grab a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car and explore Guadalajara and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Routes Car Rentals are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Istanbul to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Guadalajara. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Currently, R 8,408 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 19,088. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to GDL. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Istanbul to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL). Plan your visit to Guadalajara in April for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Istanbul to GDL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. May is the warmest month in Guadalajara, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Guadalajara
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Guadalajara right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Istanbul to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Guadalajara when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Catedral followed by Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Guadalajara, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Travel about 177 kilometres east to León de los Aldama to check off its leading sights. From Ecoturismo & Aventuras de México to Plaza Principal de León and Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato, your itinerary will be busy.
San Luis Potosi is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Guadalajara. No journey is complete without visiting Huasteca Potosina, Cascada de Tamul and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi.