Oaxaca International Airport
Oaxaca Airport (IATA: OAX | ICAO: MMOX) officially known as Xoxocotlán Airport is the 17th busiest airport in Mexico — receiving more than 1.6 million passengers in 2023.
Oaxaca’s Xoxocotlán Airport receives both domestic and international flights and offers convenient access for visitors eager to explore Oaxaca. Plan your visit to Oaxaca City today and see why Oaxaca is known as the culinary capital of Mexico.
This website serves as a comprehensive guide to Oaxaca Airport — from real-time flight updates, rental cars, airport transportation, flights, hotels, tours and more.
Airport & Flight Information
Arrivals
Up-to-the-minute arrivals information at Oaxaca International Airport.
Departures
Up to the minute departures information at Oaxaca International Airport.
Airlines
Learn more about the airlines that operate to and from Oaxaca International Airport.
Airport Information
Learn more about Oaxaca International Airport — ATMs, dining, hours of operation, parking, and more.
Airport Transfers
Oaxaca Airport transportation is available on a one-way and round-trip basis to/from Oaxaca Airport. Options include sedans, vans, sprinter vans and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
All domestic and international flights fly into Oaxaca Xoxocotlán Airport in Oaxaca de Juárez, México.
The Oaxaca Airport opens at 6 am. If you have an early morning departure from Oaxaca City, we highly recommend that you check back to the Oaxaca Airport Departures page often for all the latest information and schedule changes.
If you are traveling with checked luggage, we recommend that you get to OAX Airport at least 2 hours in advance of the boarding time found on your ticket.
If you are traveling with a carry-on bag only, it is recommended to arrive to Oaxaca Airport at least 1.5 hours in advance of the time of boarding.
There are a total of three ATM machines that can be found inside of Oaxaca International Airport and the following banks operate them: Bancomer, Cardtronics and Santander.
Yes, there is food available at the Oaxaca Airport although dining options are quite limited. There is a full service restaurant (Recuerdame), a snack bar (Snack Bar Café y Cacao) and a convenience store (Delicatessen Calenda).
If you arrive to Oaxaca Airport with your physical or digital boarding pass and you have no luggage to check, it should take no longer than 20-30 minutes to pass through security and be on your way to your gate.
If you are traveling with checked luggage or a large group, we recommend arriving to the airport ahead of time in order to avoid delays.
Oaxaca Airport is located approximately 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from the center of Oaxaca City and takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to travel from Oaxaca Airport to the city center.
The best way to get from Oaxaca Airport to the downtown Oaxaca City is to reserve a private airport shuttle in advance of your arrival.
Oaxaca has three international airports: Huatulco Airport, Puerto Escondido Airport and Oaxaca Airport.
México’s current president Andrés Manuel López Obrador recently inaugurated the brand new highway from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido which cuts the current drive time from 6-8 hours to just under 3 hours.
The new route is expected to increase tourism in the coastal region of Oaxaca and create a safer route for those who want to explore both Oaxaca City and its beautiful coastline.
Information & Resources
Below, you’ll find some essential information for your upcoming trip to Oaxaca. Learn more.
Oaxaca Airport
Oaxaca – Puerto Angel, Santa Cruz, 71230 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico (Map)
Phone Numbers
Dialing: +52 followed by 10 digit number
Oaxaca Airport: +52 95 1501 6440
Police Emergency: 911
Currency
Mexican Pesos ($)