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Oaxaca International Airport (Xoxocotlán) to Oaxaca — Transport Guide 2026

Oaxaca (OAX) is 7 km south of the historic centre. Colectivo taxi + Uber are the standard options.

OAX7 km to cityMXNLatin America
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Last updated: 2026-07

By AirConnect Editorial
Cheapest
Colectivo taxi (~$5-8 pp)
Fastest
Uber (~15 min)

Every transport option compared

Colectivo taxi (Servicio Especial)

shuttle · Best for: Best value shared
Cost
MXN 100-150 ($5-8) pp
Time
20-30 min
Frequency
On-demand
Buy voucher at kiosk in arrivals — shares taxi with others. Direct to your hotel.

Uber / DiDi

ride share · Best for: App-based direct
Cost
MXN 150-300 ($8-15)
Time
15-25 min
Frequency
On-demand
Uber pickup allowed at OAX (unlike Cancún).

Private airport taxi

taxi · Best for: Direct + fixed
Cost
MXN 300-500 ($15-25)
Time
15-25 min
Frequency
On-demand
Buy voucher at private taxi kiosk in arrivals.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Oaxaca (OAX)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

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Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Oaxaca International Airport (Xoxocotlán) from Oaxaca?
Oaxaca International Airport (Xoxocotlán) (OAX) is 7 km from Oaxaca city centre.
What is the cheapest way from OAX to Oaxaca?
Colectivo taxi (~$5-8 pp)
What is the fastest way from OAX to Oaxaca?
Uber (~15 min)