Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport Guide (TGZ)

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

I arrived around 9:30 at the airport, but around 11:30 a security guard came to tell me that they close the airport over night and I have to wait outiside of it until 4AM. – a traveller

TGZ Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport.

What to Expect

Tuxtla Airport (code: TGZ) has a small, newly built terminal. Facilities are very limited, but the good news is there’s free WiFi. If you are looking for comfort while you wait, economy class passengers can pay to enter the airport lounge.

Sleeping in Tuxtla Airport

The airport closes nightly from around 11:30 PM until 4:00 AM, so staying overnight inside the terminal is impossible. For uninterrupted sleep, you’ll have to head to Tuxtla Gutierrez, about 40 minutes away. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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Airport Hours

According to a May 2017 review, the airport closes from approximately 11:30 PM – 4:00 AM.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is only one hotel near Tuxtla Gutiérrez airport:

Hotel Aeropuerto Ángel Albino Corzo (0.5 mi / 0.8 km) Budget hotel.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program.

Caral VIP Lounge – Location: Airside, Ground Level. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Lounge membership programs.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

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Luggage Storage & Lockers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

We did not have any information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

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WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available at Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

Airlines

Tuxtla Gutiérrez airport is served by the following airlines: Aeroméxico • Aeroméxico Connect • Califia • Interjet • Magni • VivaAerobus • Volaris.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Minibus

Travel as the locals do! If your load is light, you can travel at a fraction of the price of a taxi by taking a “colectivo” (shared-ride minibus), which passes along a road just a short walk from the airport parking lot.

Taxis

Prepaid taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. Four taxi companies are named by colour: Blue, Orange, Red and Green. Stop at the Prepaid Taxi booth in the Arrivals hall to pay for your ride. You will receive a ticket to give to your taxi driver before boarding. To return to the airport, call “Blue Taxis”. At the time of this update, a one-way journey from the airport to the hotel zone takes 45 minutes and costs about 350 Pesos (approximately $24.00 US).

Last updated: 2026-03-31

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.

Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport Guide