Playa de Oro International Airport
Airport Airport
Playa de Oro International Airport serves Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico. It is a small regional airport with a single passenger terminal that handles domestic traffic and seasonal international flights.
Getting to and From Playa de Oro International Airport (Manzanillo) #
Typical travel time to central Manzanillo is 15-30 minutes depending on which part of the city or which beachfront area you are heading to.
- Taxis and colectivos: Readily available at arrivals; colectivos serve common routes along the coast and are cheaper for short trips.
- Buses: Local buses link to central Manzanillo and some resort areas.
- Ride‑share / transfers: Availability of ride‑share apps is variable; many resorts provide private transfers.
- Driving: Car rental desks operate at or near the terminal; roads to resorts can be congested in peak season.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Playa de Oro International Airport (Manzanillo) #
Facilities are modest: a few cafés or snack outlets, ticket counters and car rental services. Duty‑free offerings are limited and mostly for seasonal international flights. Free Wi‑Fi may be available but can be intermittent. Charging points and lounges are limited; assistance for reduced mobility should be arranged with your airline ahead of travel.
Hotels and Layovers at Playa de Oro International Airport (Manzanillo) #
There are no on‑site airport hotels; most resorts and city hotels are in Manzanillo (10-30 minutes away depending on beachfront location). For short daytime rests check city hotels offering day‑rooms or look for hotels advertising airport transfers.
Tips for Playa de Oro International Airport #
- During high season (holiday weekends) flights and ground transport can be busier; allow extra time for transfers into Manzanillo.
- Official taxis and colectivos connect the airport to central Manzanillo; agree fares for longer coastal trips to beaches or resorts.
- If you travel to nearby resorts, some hotels offer private airport transfers - book these in advance.
Weather & Climate near Playa de Oro International Airport #
Playa de Oro International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 16°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1012 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (209 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (210 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (274 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
