See the transport options for getting to and from the airport.
Private transport — Rapivan
Rapivan is the recommended private-transport provider from Mazatlán Airport: punctual, comfortable service for groups of any size.
- Sedan — ideal for solo travelers or couples.
- Suburban — families or small groups with luggage.
- 10-passenger van — mid-size groups.
- 20-passenger van — large groups, events or conventions.
Book ahead to secure your vehicle, especially in high season.
Book or get a quote online: Transport at Mazatlán Airport — Rapivan · Phone: (33) 2315 0311.
Authorized taxi
The most common and safest way to get from the airport to your destination is the authorized taxi. In Mazatlán the service is run by ATAMSA, available 24 hours, with cash or card payment.
Phone: (669) 990 3555 · 990 3377 · 954 8119
Fare: it depends on the destination zone and the type of service (private or shared). Buy your ticket at the authorized transport desk inside the arrivals terminal before you leave.
Approximate distances
The airport is about 20 km south of the city. By car, the trip to the main areas takes around 25 to 40 minutes:
- Golden Zone: ~30 min
- Historic Center / Boardwalk: ~25–30 min
- Nuevo Mazatlán and Cerritos: ~35–40 min
Other options
Apps such as Uber and DiDi operate in Mazatlán; check the pickup-point instructions for trips from the airport. If you are staying at a hotel in the Golden Zone, many offer transport or can arrange your transfer.