The Guadalajara International Airport strengthened its land connectivity and mobility options for the more than 18 million passengers who pass through the terminal annually, with the start of operations of the new Line 5 Macro Airport .

This 100% electric public transportation system began operating on June 4th and connects the airport with various strategic points in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area, including Expo Guadalajara, Agua Azul Park and Guadalajara Stadium.

In addition, it will have 41 electric units and will also connect with municipalities such as Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque, Tlajomulco and El Salto , strengthening the integration of the airport with the city and expanding the transportation alternatives for passengers, tourists and the airport community.

In addition, as part of the airport’s new ground connectivity alternatives, the Intercity Transportation Yard for the transportation companies Uber, InDrive and DiDi also came into service , carried out in a collaboration between the federal and Jalisco governments.

To access this service, passengers who have previously booked a ride through these apps will be transported, free of charge, from the airport terminal to the Patio . The boarding point is located next to the international departures area and is clearly marked with information kiosks throughout the airport to help passengers find their way. The journey will take approximately eight to eleven minutes.

The units designated for this transfer have a capacity for 40 passengers , are electric and have universal accessibility, ramps, luggage space and air conditioning, prioritizing a more comfortable and efficient experience for users.

The Intercity Bus Terminal will operate 24 hours a day and will be accompanied by public safety officers, strengthening the conditions of service and security for passengers.

“For Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) , the passenger experience is a priority. The Guadalajara International Airport receives a diverse range of passengers daily, so having more and better ground transportation options, adapted to various needs, strengthens the accessibility of this airport, which maintains sustained growth. Furthermore, these types of projects create better conditions to support the airport’s future development, including the construction of Terminal 2, a key project to meet the growing passenger demand in the region,” stated Raúl Revuelta Musalem, CEO of GAP, the airport’s concessionaire.

Currently, users have various ground transportation options, including 700 authorized taxis in operation , a shuttle service connecting to strategic points in the city, public transportation routes, short and long stay parking with more than six thousand spaces, as well as these new connectivity solutions that strengthen accessibility to the airport.

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FedEx Mexico is advancing in strengthening its air cargo operations with a strategy focused on consolidating its presence in high-value intercontinental corridors, particularly to Europe and Asia, while reinforcing its infrastructure and logistics offering in the country. In an environment where speed and reliability define competitiveness, the company seeks to reposition itself in the market and expand its participation in strategic segments of international trade .

Jorge Galina, senior manager of Global Air Freight at FedEx Mexico, stated in an interview that this approach will allow the company to more clearly project its operational capacity and global reach : “We have the fifth largest air fleet in the world and the largest cargo fleet. We have 698 aircraft operating in more than 650 airports globally. We have interline agreements that optimize our routes and expand the capacity of our solutions.”

The evolution of trade flows has favored this positioning. “ We are observing growth in key cargo markets , mainly towards Europe, followed by Asia and the United States, which continues to be our main export destination,” he says.

As part of this strategy, in 2025 the company added an additional flight between Guadalajara and Oakland , a connection that transcends the bilateral sphere by becoming a logistical link that facilitates Mexico’s connection with Asian and European markets, and responds to the dynamism of industries such as automotive, high technology, aerospace and pharmaceutical, with the automotive sector being the one with the greatest expansion, driven by the country’s export vocation and the presence of assembly plants that send auto parts and finished vehicles to the United States.

However, the operating environment demands adaptability . Galina warns that factors such as macroeconomic and microeconomic policies, fuel costs, environmental regulations, and the volatility of global trade can affect the sector’s performance. “The key is to maintain operational flexibility and constant innovation, ensuring that our solutions remain relevant and competitive in an increasingly complex global environment,” she explains.

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The Guadalajara Metropolitan Area (ZMG) is experiencing significant growth in the industrial sector  and, according to the third quarter (Q3) 2024 report presented by CBRE Mexico , companies occupied a greater number of spaces in industrial parks, especially in the El Salto area , which stands out as the most active area for activities such as storage, product distribution and e-commerce. 

The report also highlights that the demand for these spaces is growing so much that it is no longer easy to find large available plots of land . 

For this reason, several companies are reserving buildings that are still under construction, ensuring that they will have space for their operations once the work is completed. 

Currently, there are seven projects under development in the region , which will add more than 220 thousand square meters (m2) of industrial space by the end of 2024. 

The total amount of industrial space available in the ZMG reached 4.93 million m2 , with a significant increase in new developments. 

However, most of these spaces are already occupied or reserved, leaving a very low availability of just 2.9 percent. 

Furthermore, the state of Jalisco continues to be one of the main destinations for foreign investment in Mexico .

During the first half of 2024, more than 893 million dollars (mdd) were attracted , highlighting sectors such as food and beverage manufacturing, as well as the pharmaceutical industry. 

With a strategic location and a constantly expanding market, Guadalajara continues to establish itself as a key point for companies seeking to grow in Mexico and serve both national and international markets. 

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