Mazatlán airport (MZT)

General Rafael Buelna International Airport or Mazatlán International Airport (IATA code: MZT) serves the state of Sinaloa and Mexico's Pacific coast resort region. It connects the city with major Mexican hubs as well as key destinations across the United States and Canada.

Official Website: oma.aero

Phone: +52 669 982 2399 / +52 81 8625 4300

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Terminals

The airport operates through a single two-level passenger terminal building housing check-in counters, security screening, boarding lounges, and domestic and international arrivals halls. The terminal does not operate 24 hours continuously for passengers: its doors close overnight following the last scheduled commercial departure or arrival and reopen in the early morning (around 5:00 am) for the day's first flights.

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 1,74 million passengers.

Information Desks

Customer service and airline information counters are situated in the main public concourse of the terminal.

 Location

The airport is situated 11 km (7.5 miles) southeast of downtown Mazatlán along Carretera Internacional al Sur.

Public and private transportation

The airport is located approximately 11 km from downtown Mazatlán and roughly 25 to 45 minutes from the Golden Zone (Zona Dorada) and the Marina, depending on traffic conditions.

Taxis

Official authorized taxi services inside the terminal are provided by the concessionaire ATAMSA (Autotransportes Aeropuerto de Mazatlán). Vehicles are stationed outside the main terminal exit. Fares are zone-based (ranging approximately from $350 to $600 MXN for rides to Old Mazatlán or the Golden Zone) with private and shared options. Payments can be made in cash or by credit card.

Shuttles and Private Transfers

Tour operators and transfer companies such as Mazatlan Tours, Amstar, and private operators offer pre-arranged shared and private transportation directly to resorts and hotels in the Golden Zone, Marina Mazatlán, and southern beaches.

Ridesharing Apps

Under Mexican federal airport regulations, app-based ride-hailing services like Uber and Didi are restricted from picking up passengers directly curbside within the airport perimeter. Travelers using these apps must walk out to the exterior road along Carretera Internacional.

Buses

There are no municipal city bus lines stopping directly in front of the terminal building. Passengers wishing to use public interurban transport must walk out to Carretera Internacional al Sur to flag down passing buses.

Parking services at Mazatlán airport (MZT)

The airport provides an official open-air parking facility located directly in front of the terminal building, operational 24 hours a day for both short- and long-term stays.

Parking Lots and Rates

The OMA parking facility (Aeropuerto Mazatlán A1) features automated access gates and payment kiosks near the exit:

• Hourly rate: $48 MXN.
• Daily maximum rate: $276 MXN (applicable from the 7th hour up to 24 hours of stay).
• Prepaid OMA Parking Pass: Minimum initial top-up of $500 MXN with a 20% discount on short stays.

Additional Services

Complimentary minor roadside assistance inside the parking lot (battery jump-start, tire inflation, and tire-changing tools).

Official rates and reservations

Rates updated as of October 15, 2026.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

The airport features accessible infrastructure designed to facilitate navigation and comfort for passengers with reduced mobility and special needs.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

The terminal is equipped with access ramps, elevators, escalators, handrails, adapted accessible restrooms (PRM), tactile ground indicators for visually impaired passengers, and clear signage throughout. Accessible routes connect the parking lot with the terminal building, and designated parking spaces are situated directly in front of the main entrance with an intercom assistance button at the barrier.

Special Assistance Requests

Travelers requiring wheelchair service or personalized escort during check-in, boarding, or disembarkation must arrange assistance directly with their airline at least 24 to 48 hours prior to flight departure.