Guanajuato airport

Location

The airport is located at kilometer 5.5 of the Silao-León highway, in the municipality of Silao, Guanajuato. It is situated 5.5 km (3 miles) northwest of Silao, 15 km (9.5 miles) southeast of León, and approximately 30 km west of Guanajuato City.

The airport is linked to the industrial and cultural corridor of the Bajío region through intercity bus services, door-to-door shuttles, authorized taxis, and ride-hailing apps.

Intercity Buses and Shuttles

UNEBUS: Operated by Grupo Flecha Amarilla, it has a designated stop directly outside the terminal exit. It connects the airport frequently with León (stopping at Puerta del Milenio, Centro Max, and Poliforum), Silao, and Guanajuato City. Regular service runs from 06:00 to 23:30.

BajioGo: Offers shared shuttles and private door-to-door transfers to San Miguel de Allende and other surrounding cities, as well as connections to airports in Querétaro, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Morelia, departing on scheduled times 24 hours a day.

Schedules updated as of October 15, 2026.

Authorized Taxis

For safety and fixed zone rates, purchase your taxi voucher at the official authorized ticket booths located in the arrivals concourse prior to boarding. Service operates between 04:30 and 23:00 through authorized companies:

• Autotransporte Terrestre Silaoenses (Taxis Silaoense)
• Transportación Terrestre Aeropuerto Internacional del Bajío (TTAIBSA)
• Transportación Terrestre Aeropuerto del Bajío (TTABSA)
• Transporte Ejecutivo Terrestre Aeroportuario (TETASA)

Approximate travel time by taxi is 10 to 15 minutes to Silao, around 30 minutes to León, and about 40 minutes to Guanajuato City.

Schedules updated as of October 15, 2026.

Ridesharing Apps

Ride-hailing services such as Uber and DiDi can drop off passengers at the departures curb. For pickups upon arrival, availability and designated pickup points are subject to local federal zone regulations.

Car rental agency desks are located in the ground floor concourse, adjacent to the arrivals and baggage claim hall. Vehicle pickup and return take place in the adjacent parking lot.

Agencies in the Terminal

• Avis: Open from 05:00 to 23:00.
• Mex Rent A Car: Open from 05:00 to 23:00.
• Optima Rent Car: Open 24 hours.
• Alamo: Open Monday through Friday from 05:00 to 23:00; weekends from 06:00 to 23:00.
• Budget: Open from 05:00 to 00:00.
• Economy: Open from 05:00 to 00:00.
• Europcar: Open 24 hours.
• Fox: Open from 07:00 to 23:30.
• Hertz: Open 24 hours.
• National: Open from 05:00 to 23:00.
• Sixt: Open from 05:30 to 23:00.
• Thrifty / Dollar: Open 24 hours.

Schedules updated as of October 15, 2026.

Located directly in front of the terminal building is the official airport parking lot, available for both short and long stays.

Parking Facilities

The facility operates continuously 24 hours a day with security personnel and surveillance cameras. Automated payment machines are positioned inside the terminal concourse, accepting cash as well as debit and credit cards (Visa and MasterCard). GAP also provides an online invoicing system through its official portal.

Check official rates and online invoicing

Del Bajío International Airport provides dedicated facilities to ensure accessibility for passengers with special needs or reduced mobility.

Requesting Special Assistance

Travelers requiring wheelchair assistance, escort through checkpoints, or boarding help should request it directly from their airline at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled flight.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

The terminal features access ramps, automatic doors, elevators connecting both floors, adapted restrooms, and tactile/Braille signage. In addition, the official parking facility includes reserved spaces for vehicles transporting individuals with disabilities, situated in front of the main terminal entrances.