Why go
- City in Sinaloa, Mexico.
- Served by Culiacán International Airport (CUL).
History
Culiacán, officially Culiacán Rosales, is the capital and largest city of Sinaloa in northwestern Mexico. It is located within the Culiacán Municipality. The city was founded on 29 September 1531 by the Spanish conquistadors Lázaro de Cebreros and Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán, originally under the name "Villa de San Miguel", in honor of its patron saint Michael the Archangel.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (ERJ, 737, 737-800, EMJ) · 5 routes: Guadalajara*, Hermosillo*, Mexico City, Monterrey*, Tijuana
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 4 routes: La Paz, Monterrey, San Jose Del Cabo, Tijuana
- Volaris Y4 (A319, A320) · 4 routes: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Tijuana
- Delta Air Lines DL (ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Hermosillo, Monterrey
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 1 route: Mexico City
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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Culiacán International Airport (CUL); 143 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CUL has direct flights to 7 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Monterrey, Mexico City, Tijuana, Guadalajara, Hermosillo…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Culiacan, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.