Why go
- City in Sinaloa, Mexico.
- Served by Mazatlán International Airport (MZT).
History
Mazatlán is a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. The city serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipio, known as the Mazatlán Municipality. It is located on the Pacific coast across from the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (ERJ, 737-900, EMJ) · 4 routes: Guadalajara*, Los Angeles*, Los Mochis*, Mexico City
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 3 routes: La Paz, Mexico City, Monterrey
- American Airlines AA (A319, A320, ERD, ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth*, Phoenix
- US Airways US (A319, A320, ERD, ERJ-145) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth*, Phoenix
- Volaris Y4 (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Mexico City, Tijuana
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-900) · 1 route: Los Angeles
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (SU9) · 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.
Getting there by ferry
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 Mazatlán International Airport (MZT); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MZT has direct flights to 9 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Mexico City, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Guadalajara…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Embarcadero Isla de la Piedra, 3.1 km); routes include Mazatlán - Isla de la Piedra, Mazatlan - Islas Marías Buque, Mazatlán - Islas Marías Buque.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mazatlan, 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.