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Frequently asked questions: Los Cabos airport

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Quick answers about Los Cabos airport (SJD)

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Answers to the questions travelers ask most about Los Cabos airport (SJD). See also the airport guide for general information.

No. Los Cabos Airport closes its passenger terminals overnight after the last flight of the evening (around 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM), and security personnel clears the public areas. The terminals reopen early in the morning (between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM). If you have an early morning flight or a late arrival, you should book a room at Hotel Aeropuerto Los Cabos, located just 500 meters away with free 24-hour shuttle service.
Terminal 1 handles all domestic passenger flights within Mexico, while Terminal 2 handles all international flights (United States, Canada, Central America, and Europe). Both terminals are situated next to each other within the same grounds and can be reached on foot in just a few minutes or by airport transfer shuttles.
Under Mexican federal regulations, rideshare apps such as Uber and DiDi are strictly permitted to drop off departing travelers only. Drivers are barred from picking up arriving passengers at the terminal curbsides. To catch a rideshare upon arrival, passengers must walk outside the federal airport boundaries out to the public highway.
Yes. Public buses operated by Ruta del Desierto stop right outside Terminal 1 between 4:30 AM and 11:00 PM. They travel along the Transpeninsular Highway connecting San José del Cabo, the Tourist Corridor resorts, and Cabo San Lucas with affordable fares ranging between MXN$37.00 and MXN$80.00.
No. Due to aviation security protocols, there are no luggage lockers or left-luggage storage facilities available anywhere inside the passenger terminals.
There are two VIP Lounge Los Cabos locations: one in Terminal 1 (on the mezzanine level above the domestic food court) and another in Terminal 2 (international departures area). Access is available to members of Priority Pass, DragonPass, LoungeKey, Diners Club, select bank cardholders, or by walk-up payment and VIP Concierge booking.
It is a mandatory state tourism contribution required for all foreign travelers staying more than 24 hours in Baja California Sur. It can be paid digitally via the official state portal or at self-service assistance kiosks located inside the airport.

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