Airport
Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)
Puerto Escondido International Airport is the main gateway to the Oaxaca coast and the surf beaches around Puerto Escondido. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Zicatela, La Punta, and nearby coastal towns, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Puerto Escondido International Airport
Puerto Escondido International Airport is the main airport serving Puerto Escondido and the Oaxaca coast. Opened in 1979 and granted international status in 1985, it connects this popular Pacific surf destination with Mexico City and other domestic hubs, and more recently with international routes such as Houston.
Located about 3 km west of the city centre in the Bajos de Chila area, the airport sits close to beaches like Bacocho and is a short drive from Zicatela and La Punta. It operates from a single compact terminal that handles both domestic and international flights, with a larger passenger terminal under development to increase capacity.
The airport is reached by taxi, shared colectivo vans, private transfers and rental cars, with the centre of Puerto Escondido typically around 10 minutes away. Its compact size means short walking distances and relatively quick processing.
Facilities include a café, convenience store, ATMs, free Wi-Fi, restrooms and car rental desks, while dining and shopping remain limited. As one of the fastest-growing airports in the region, it serves as the main air gateway for travellers heading to Oaxaca's Pacific beaches.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Puerto Escondido International Airport currently operates through a single passenger terminal that handles both domestic and international flights. A larger terminal is under construction and scheduled to open in 2026 as part of the airport's expansion.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Puerto Escondido International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Puerto Escondido International Airport to hotels, surf areas and other destinations across Puerto Escondido, Zicatela and La Punta.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, beach hopping, business meetings or journeys along the Oaxaca coast.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Puerto Escondido International Airport for independent travel around Puerto Escondido and onward trips to Mazunte, Zipolite and other coastal towns.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Puerto Escondido International Airport, hotels, event venues and nearby beach destinations.
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