Playa de Oro International Airport serves Manzanillo, a historic port on Mexico's Pacific coast and major sport fishing destination, with marlin and sailfish among the most prized catches.
It is located approximately 20-30 minutes from the city center and main resort areas.
How to get to Playa De Oro International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ZLO
Parking near Playa De Oro International Airport
A parking facility of modest size is located in front of the terminal.
Rates align with the standards of a Mexican coastal resort location.
How to get to Manzanillo from ZLO
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Playa De Oro International Airport
Only some car rental operators have a desk at arrival.
The documents required are driving licence, passport, credit card, plus the IDP in the vast majority of cases.
Hotels near Playa De Oro International Airport
Las Hadas and Playa Azul
About 25-35 minutes by car from the airport; the historic centre and the port are another ten minutes or so further south.
Best for: Those who want an all-inclusive resort on the Las Hadas peninsula or Playa Azul beach, with the shortest transfer from the airport among the areas in this guide.
- Shorter transfer from the airport than the historic centre and the port
- Las Hadas beach and golf course within walking distance of the resorts in the area
- Isolated tourist area, without the historic centre or the port within walking distance
- Some hotels in the Playa Azul stretch report ongoing maintenance work
Recommended hotels
- Barceló Karmina - All Inclusive A few steps from the Las Hadas golf course, on the peninsula that gives the area its name; outdoor pool with water slides and 324 rooms on an all-inclusive plan. View availability
- Best Western Plus Luna del Mar 60 metres from Playa Azul-Salagua beach, with a private beach and outdoor pool; a mid-range option on the same stretch of coast as Las Hadas. View availability
The Centre and the Port
About 35-45 minutes by car from the airport, the longest stretch in this guide for Manzanillo.
Best for: Those who want the Malecón, the historic centre and the commercial port within walking distance, more than the beach as a priority.
- Port and Malecón area within walking distance of the room
- Breakfast and service among the best reviewed in this guide for the budget range
- Industrial and commercial area, far from the beach and without evening tourist life
- The longest transfer from the airport in this whole guide
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is sized appropriately for the seasonal tourist traffic of the city.
The recommended safety margin for flights is 2.5 hours.
Map of Playa De Oro International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do taxis work in Manzanillo?
Buy your ticket at the official counter inside the terminal: fares are fixed by zone rather than metered, and there's a cheaper shared collective option.
Q. Is Manzanillo known for sport fishing?
Yes, it's a renowned sport-fishing destination on Mexico's Pacific coast, with marlin and sailfish among the most sought-after catches.
Q. How much does a taxi from the airport to the hotel zones cost?
Roughly 440-515 pesos depending on the area, or around 225 pesos for the shared collective service (up to 4 people).
Q. Is Manzanillo an important commercial port?
Yes, it's one of the main historic commercial ports on Mexico's Pacific coast.
Flight board
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