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Colima, México

Colima, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Colima, is among the 31 states that make up the 32 federated entities of Mexico. It shares its name with its capital and main city, Colima.

Type City

Why go

  • State of Mexico.
  • Served by Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ).

History

Colima, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Colima, is among the 31 states that make up the 32 federated entities of Mexico. It shares its name with its capital and main city, Colima.

Airports

Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ) 16 km to the centre
Colima, COL, MX — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Aeromar, AeroMéxico, Volaris) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Mexico City, Tijuana (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Aeromar VW (ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
  • AeroMéxico AM (ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
  • Volaris Y4 (A320) · 1 route: Tijuana

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan Airport 54 km to the centre
Zapotiltic, JAL, MX
Outdoor
Aeródromo Elévate 11 km to the centre
Cuauhtemoc, COL, MX
Outdoor
Aeródromo La Joya Brun 23 km to the centre
Comala, COL, MX
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CLQ has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Mexico City, Tijuana).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Colima, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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