Travel Guide
Getting to Culiacán
Direct flights, highway routes, and bus lines to reach the capital of Sinaloa.
Culiacán International Airport
Bachigualato Federal Airport (CUL) — just 11 km from downtown
Key fact: The airport has direct flights to 9 national destinations and 1 international, operated by Aeroméxico, Volaris, VivaAerobus, and TAR Aerolíneas. It's managed by Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA).
Domestic Flights
10 direct destinations within Mexico
| Destination | Airline(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City (MEX) | Aeroméxico, Volaris | ~2h 10min |
| AIFA – Sta. Lucía (NLU) | VivaAerobus | ~2h 15min |
| Guadalajara (GDL) | Volaris | ~1h 30min |
| Monterrey (MTY) | Volaris, VivaAerobus | ~2h |
| Tijuana (TIJ) | Volaris, VivaAerobus | ~2h 10min |
| San José del Cabo (SJD) | Volaris, VivaAerobus | ~1h 20min |
| Mexicali (MXL) | Volaris | ~2h |
| La Paz (LAP) | VivaAerobus | ~1h 10min |
| Hermosillo (HMO) | TAR | ~1h |
| Chihuahua (CUU) | TAR | ~1h 15min |
International Flight
1 direct destination to the United States
Phoenix, Arizona (PHX)
~2h 30min
Need a connection? From Mexico City (MEX) you can connect to practically any national and international destination. Aeroméxico operates the only route with business class from Culiacán.
Airport → downtown transport: Bachigualato is just 11 km from downtown (~15-20 min by car). Authorized taxis and private transport are available at the terminal.
Prices, schedules, and routes are references and may vary. Check directly with airlines and bus lines for up-to-date information.