Transfer Options from Oaxaca Airport to City Centre

The vibrant and colourful city of Oaxaca is the capital of the equally named Mexican state of Oaxaca. Allow yourself to get lost in the quaint winding street of Oaxaca City, as you explore the local artisan stores, sample the delicious local cuisine and sip on some of their most famous export; mezcal.

To get your Mexican adventure off to the best start, you have two different ways to get from Oaxaca Airport to the city centre; taxi or bus. Taking an Oaxaca Airport taxi is the quickest option, with a journey time of just 25 minutes and a set cost of €20 (MXN 390). On the other hand, the shared Colectivo bus will take closer to 45 minutes to reach Oaxaca City but will cost just €5 (MXN 100) per person.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€20	25min	24/7
Bus	€10	45min	24/7

How to get from Oaxaca Airport to the City Centre by taxi

If you’re looking for a direct way to get from Oaxaca Airport to Centro and your hotel, then taking a taxi is the best way to travel. The cost of an Oaxaca Airport taxi is a set fare of €20 (MXN 390), and the journey time will be around 25 minutes.

How much is a taxi from Oaxaca Airport to Downtown?

The local Oaxaca Airport taxis charge fixed rates based on zones. The city centre and the area up to the airport are classed as Zone 1. The Reforma neighbourhood is classed as Zone 2. The cost of a taxi from Oaxaca Airport to the city centre will be €20 (MXN 390) for Zone 1 and €25 (MXN 520) for Zone 2.

You will need to purchase your pre-paid ticket from the kiosk inside the airport and present it to your driver.

Cost

€20 (MXN 390)

Trip Duration

25 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Oaxaca Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Oaxaca Airport?

Taxis are readily available from inside the airport compound. You will see the taxi rank as soon as you exit the arrivals hall.

Convenience

There’s nothing better than strolling out of the airport, hopping into a private vehicle and making your way directly to your hotel after a long flight. Taking a taxi transfer from Oaxaca Airport to downtown also means that your personal belongings will be safely stored throughout your entire journey.

Editor’s Note

If you're arriving during the day and wish to find cheaper transportation, you can always walk out of the main airport compound to the street and hail a local taxi from there, the price will be less than half of taking the taxi at the airport, but the walk can be difficult if you have lots of luggage.

Useful Tips

Be sure to pay for your ticket at the taxi kiosk before you leave the airport.

Travelling to Zone 2 is more expensive than Zone 1, as it's slightly outside of the city centre.

Tipping your Oaxaca Airport taxi driver isn't expected, but you can pass them a 20-50 peso bill if you wish to tip.

How to get from Oaxaca Airport to Oaxaca City by bus

There are minivan-style buses called Colectivos that run from Oaxaca Airpot to the city centre. The journey time on the Colectivo bus is around 45 minutes, and a single ticket will cost €5 (MXN 100).

How much is the bus from Oaxaca Airport to Centro?

The cost of a ride on the bus from Oaxaca Airport to Oaxaca City will be €5 (MXN 100) if you’re travelling to Zone 1 and €8 (MXN 160) if you’re travelling to Zone 2. You must pay the driver in cash as you get on the bus.

Cost

€5 (MXN 100)

Trip Duration

45 Min.

*The buses only leave when they are full, you could have a wait time of up to 30 minutes for the Colectivo bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Colectivo bus will run for as long as there are flights landing at Oaxaca Airport. However, they only leave when full, so you may have a long wait.

Where do I find the bus at Oaxaca Airport?

The Colectivos leave from directly outside of the main terminal at Oaxaca Airport. They are white minivans with their destination written on the front window.

Convenience

Although a slightly cheaper transfer option from Oaxaca Airport to downtown, taking the Colectivo bus isn’t the most convenient choice. The shared vans only leave once full, so you could have a long and frustrating wait. There’s also no luggage storage on the bus, so you aren’t permitted to bring large suitcases on board with you.

Editor’s Note

Although a cheaper transfer option, if you are travelling in a group of 4 people, you can all share a taxi for the same price per person.

Useful Tips

The Colectivo buses are very small, there's no space for luggage or even large personal items on the bus.

Be sure to bring change in the local currency to pay your bus driver.

Keep in mind that the buses can get very cramped and hot during the summer months.

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How much is a taxi from Oaxaca Airport to downtown?

The cost of a local Oaxaca Airport taxi will depend on if you’re travelling to Zone 1 or Zone 2. If you’re travelling from Oaxaca Airport to the city centre (Zone 1), your ride will have a set cost of €20 (MXN 390). Be sure to buy your pre-paid ticket inside the airport before getting into a taxi from the rank.

How to get from Oaxaca Airport to downtown?

There are two different transfer options from Oaxaca Airport to downtown; taxi or bus. The Oacaxa Airport taxis take 25 minutes to reach downtown and will cost €20 (MXN 390). On the other hand, the journey time on the Colectivo van from Oaxaca Airport to Centro will be 45 minutes, but the price will be just €5 (MXN 100) per person.

Is there a bus from Oaxaca Airport to centro?

Yes, the Colectivo minivans run from Oaxaca Airport to Oaxaca City every day. The journey time is around 45 minutes and the cost for a ride on one of these shared shuttles is €5 (MXN 100).

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