Why go
- State of Mexico.
- Served by Oaxaca International Airport (OAX).
History
Oaxaca, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca, is one of the 31 states of Mexico. It is divided into 570 municipalities, of which 418 are governed by the system of usos y costumbres with recognized local forms of self-governance. Its capital city is Oaxaca de Juárez.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 2 routes: Cancun, Monterrey
- AeroMéxico AM (Embraer 175, ERJ) · 1 route: Mexico City
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 1 route: Mexico City
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
- Volaris Y4 (A319) · 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.
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 Oaxaca International Airport (OAX); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: OAX has direct flights to 5 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Mexico City, Cancun, Houston, Monterrey, 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 Oaxaca, 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.