Key Statistics and Overview
According to statistics from the Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), during the first quarter of 2025, the international airports in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta facilitated travel for 6.7 million passengers, marking a 6% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
The Secretaría de Turismo de Jalisco (Secturjal) highlights that this growth reinforces Jalisco’s position as a leading tourism destination, both for national and international travelers, and its economic dynamism.
Airport Performance
- Guadalajara International Airport: In the first three months of 2025, this airport handled 4.5 million passengers, accounting for 68% of the state’s total. Of these travelers, 67% were on domestic flights and 33% on international ones.
- Puerto Vallarta International Airport: During the same period, this airport facilitated travel for 2.1 million passengers, which is 32% of the state’s total. Of these travelers, 69% arrived on international flights and 31% on domestic ones. The airport recorded a total of 17,866 operations.
Most Active Month
Excluding the Spring Break season, March 2025 was the most active month for Jalisco’s airports. In just March, these airports facilitated travel for 2.3 million people, representing a 7.2% increase compared to March 2024.
- Guadalajara International Airport: Approximately 1.6 million passengers were handled, with a 10% increase compared to March 2024.
- Puerto Vallarta International Airport: The airport attended to 763,000 passengers, a mere 1% growth compared to the 756,000 travelers moved in March 2024.
Major Recipients of Investment
According to the Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico’s (GAP) Master Development Plan (PMD) 2025-2029, the airports in Jalisco will capture 50% of the total quinquennial investment that GAP will exercise across its 12 terminals, amounting to 52 billion pesos.
This implies that the airports in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta will collectively receive around 26 billion pesos for infrastructure expansion and modernization.
- Guadalajara International Airport: This airport will receive an investment of 22 billion pesos for expansion projects, including the construction of a new terminal building spanning 69,000 square meters, a second road access of 6 kilometers in length from Adolf B. Horn Avenue, and the acquisition of 285 hectares of land to ensure future growth.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the significance of Jalisco’s air passenger growth? This growth reaffirms Jalisco’s position as a leading tourism destination and highlights its economic dynamism.
- How do the airports in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta compare in terms of passenger volume? Guadalajara International Airport handled 68% (4.5 million passengers) of the state’s total, while Puerto Vallarta International Airport facilitated 32% (2.1 million passengers).
- Which month saw the highest air travel activity in 2025? March 2025 was the most active month, with Jalisco’s airports facilitating travel for 2.3 million people.
- What investments are planned for Jalisco’s airports? The Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico plans to invest approximately 26 billion pesos in the expansion and modernization of infrastructure at Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta airports.
