Smoking at Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)

Zona Habilitada per a Fumar

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Before Security Smoking

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.

After Security Smoking

Update on the 6th May 2018: Smoking available at VIP lounge after security.

For connecting flights you must enter Mexico and smoke outside terminal then go through Security again for your flight.

Further Information

Official Website

Guadalajara International Airport (IATA: GDL)—officially Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport—is the third‑busiest airport in Mexico, handling 17.7 million passengers in 2023 and 18.6 million in 2025, according to airport data . Located 17 km south of Guadalajara in Tlaquepaque/Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, it serves as a major hub for Volaris and Aeroméxico, with a single large terminal offering extensive dining, shopping, lounges, and transport connections. The airport operates two long parallel runways—11R/29L (4,000 m) and 11L/29R (3,538 m)—making it one of the country’s most capable airfields for both domestic and international operations . Its facilities include ATMs, duty‑free shops, multiple restaurants, and a designated smoking area inside the Salon Premier lounge. As a key gateway to western Mexico, GDL supports strong connectivity to the U.S., Central America, and major Mexican cities.