Airport
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM)
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport is the main gateway to Morelia and the wider Michoacán region. Compare transfer options to central Morelia and nearby destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport is the main airport serving Morelia and the state of Michoacán in central-western Mexico. Opened in 1984, it began operations with a single daily flight to Mexico City and has since grown into the state's principal gateway for domestic and international travel.
Located northeast of Morelia along the Morelia–Zinapécuaro highway, the airport is approximately 27 km from the city centre. It operates through a single terminal building that handles both domestic and international flights, linking the region with destinations in Mexico and the United States.
The airport is reached by road via the toll highway to Morelia, and passengers can continue their journey by taxi, private transfer, rental car or group transportation. Travel times to central Morelia typically range from about 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
Inside the terminal, travelers find restaurants, shops, car rental agencies, currency exchange and Wi-Fi, making it a practical entry point for visitors exploring Morelia's colonial centre and the wider Michoacán region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal building that handles both domestic and international flights, with arrivals and departures in the same single-story terminal.
Ground Transportation Services to and from General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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