Airport
Loreto International Airport (LTO)
Loreto International Airport is the main gateway to the town of Loreto and the Baja California Sur coastline, including Loreto Bay, Nopoló and Puerto Escondido. Compare transfer options to the town centre, nearby resorts and the Sea of Cortez region.
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About Loreto International Airport
Loreto International Airport is the main international airport serving Loreto and the surrounding Baja California Sur region. Opened in 1974, it operates through a single compact passenger terminal and connects travelers with domestic destinations in western Mexico as well as selected international routes, including regular flights to Los Angeles and seasonal services to Calgary.
Located about 5 km south of central Loreto, the airport functions as the region's primary arrival point for visitors heading to Loreto Bay, Nopoló, Puerto Escondido and the Bahía de Loreto area. Its single runway and straightforward terminal layout keep arrival and departure processes relatively simple for passengers.
Ground transportation from the airport is available by taxi, private transfer and rental car, with journey times to the town centre typically around 10 to 15 minutes under normal road conditions.
The terminal provides basic passenger facilities including snack bars, a wine and liquor shop and a handicrafts shop, supporting a practical travel experience for leisure visitors exploring the Sea of Cortez coastline.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Loreto International Airport has one compact passenger terminal with six gates, serving both domestic and international flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Loreto International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Loreto International Airport to hotels, the town centre, Loreto Bay, Nopoló and Puerto Escondido.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business needs, sightseeing or journeys around Loreto and the Baja California Sur coastline.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Loreto International Airport for independent travel around Loreto and onward exploration of Baja California Sur.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Loreto International Airport, hotels, resorts, event venues and other destinations.
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