Traveling from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Tijuana Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Tijuana is one hour behind Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Each week, there are six Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Tijuana Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, go for the 12:09 Volaris flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 15:16 with Volaris.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ZIH to TIJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Volaris is your gateway to discovering Tijuana (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Tijuana Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Volaris has the highest passenger demand on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Right now, $63 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Tijuana Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $226. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ZIH to TIJ, book your trip six months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Tijuana Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
78.77% of flights that take off from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport land at their destination on time.
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is around 11 kilometers from central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Tijuana Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ZIH:
Arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
If you're getting in on a late Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Tijuana Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near TIJ:
Travel at your own pace with a Tijuana Airport rental car. Book your wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and chase adventure across Tijuana and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Tijuana Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
From Tijuana Airport, Tijuana is approximately 10 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center by car.
It typically takes 3 hours 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Tijuana Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Tijuana. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to Tijuana Airport for August if you'd like to explore Tijuana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZIH to TIJ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Tijuana is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. About 145 kilometers east of Tijuana, a visit to Mexicali will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Umbral La Chinesca and Centro Estatal de las Artes, Mexicali.
Ensenada is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 80 kilometers south-east of Tijuana. No trip is complete without visiting Colinas de San Carlos, WALIN and Guillermo Valencia.