Airport
Uruapan International Airport (UPN)
Uruapan International Airport is the main gateway to Uruapan and the Purépecha highlands of western Michoacán. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Pátzcuaro, Angahuan, the Paricutín volcano area and other nearby destinations.
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About Uruapan International Airport
Uruapan International Airport, officially known as Licenciado y General Ignacio López Rayón International Airport, serves Uruapan and the surrounding Purépecha region of Michoacán in western Mexico. Incorporated into the national airport network in 1970, it functions as a compact regional gateway and the second-busiest airport in the state after Morelia.
Located within the Uruapan urban area, the airport sits roughly 3 km from the city centre, making the short road transfer convenient for travelers. The single two-story terminal handles check-in, security, arrivals and a small departure concourse with three gates, along with facilities such as a VIP lounge, shops, dining options, car rental desks and taxi stands.
The airport mainly supports domestic flights and general aviation, with services connecting Uruapan to destinations such as Mexico City and Tijuana, as well as some international routes to the United States. Uruapan is known as a gateway to the avocado-producing highlands, the Paricutín volcano, Angahuan, Pátzcuaro and other Purépecha towns in the region.
Travelers can reach the city and surrounding towns by taxi, private transfer or rental car, with public areas offering free Wi-Fi, ATMs, charging points and accessible facilities. Its small size and central location help keep the passenger experience straightforward.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Uruapan International Airport operates a single two-story passenger terminal that handles arrivals and departures in one building. The terminal serves domestic and international flights, with a departure concourse that has three gates providing direct access to the apron.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Uruapan International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Uruapan International Airport to hotels, city-centre addresses, business locations and nearby towns across the Purépecha region of Michoacán.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, day trips or journeys around Uruapan and nearby destinations such as Pátzcuaro or Angahuan.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Uruapan International Airport for independent travel around Uruapan, the Paricutín volcano area, Pátzcuaro and other parts of Michoacán.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Uruapan International Airport, hotels, event venues, workplaces and other destinations in the region.
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