Cheap Flights to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo (ZIH)

Situated on the Pacific Coast is the 4th largest city - Zihuatanejo in the State of Guerrero, Mexico. Famous for sports fishing, it is the 3rd most-visited place in the country after Cancun & Puerto Vallarta. It is a beautiful beach destination loved by the water sport lovers. These beaches offer activities such as sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, biking, water-skiing, & fishing.

Lying on the Mexican Rivera, Ixtapa can be reached within 5 minutes from its sister destination - Zihuatanejo. The place serves as a base for those looking to explore the virgin beaches of Troncones & wildlife preserve lagoons at Barra de Potosi.

Attractions in Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo

Water Activities

The beaches of Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo are ideal for indulging in water activities like diving, snorkeling, surfing, & more. Some of the famous spots for water activities include Playa las Gatas & Playa La Ropa.

Park Bio Zihua

Park Bio Zihua is situated in Zihuatanejo. It aims at protecting & conserving native species & promoting ecotourism. Housed within the park are Insectarium & Botanic Garden. At the Insectarium, one can see & learn about insects, small animals, & snakes found in the region. Botanic Garden holds over 100 varieties of flowers, plants, fruit trees, & a 35 meters high waterfall.

Meet Dolphins

During your trip to Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo, do try to indulge in either Ixtapa Swim with Dolphins or Encounter with Dolphins. The Ixtapa Swim with Dolphins is one of the famous tourist activities in the region. Under this program, visitors can swim around these playful creatures. Encounter with Dolphins is another program which allows visitors to become familiar with the skills & intelligence of Dolphins. If you are traveling here with kids, then you can opt for Delfiniti Kids. It is a special program for 3-7 years old children. In this program child stays with the parent while dolphins swim around. Also, kids get the opportunity to touch & hug these wonderful creatures.

Best Time to Visit Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo

The best time to book Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo flights are the months between December - April. During these months, the region receives less rain & weather remains pleasant. The temperature during these months ranges in between 25 - 33° Celsius.

Airports in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is situated in the city of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico. Operated by Grupo Aeroportuario Centro Norte, it is a public airport serving the city & nearby regions. The airport provides its services to both domestic as well as international destinations. Aeromar, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Interjet, United Airlines, Volaris, & several other airlines offer flights to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo from destinations including Queretaro, Mexico, Jalisco, Los Angeles, Calgary, Minneapolis, Montreal, Vancouver, Houston, and more.