The route will begin operating on March 31, 2026, with 176- to 180-seat aircraft and three weekly flights, he explained.
Sosa Osuna anticipates that with this restored connection, along with those to Monterrey and Mexico City, the World Cup could positively impact Mazatlán with groups seeking a beach destination.
“Starting March 31, we have the Mazatlán-Guadalajara round-trip route. We now have connectivity with the three main host cities of the 2026 World Cup: Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, and there will be three flights per week,” he emphasized.
He also announced that Sinaloa will be present at Fitur 2026, along with other states, to market attractive travel packages.
“We will be at the tourism fair on January 19 to market all the packages ready for the World Cup.”
“The draw to determine which teams and stadiums will take place in December… especially since all 32 states of Mexico will be participating, as Mexico is the special guest at FITUR.”
Although Mazatlán was not selected as a World Cup host city, he spoke about leveraging the three existing air connections to attract sports tourism to the country for the tournament.
In an interview, Sosa Osuna noted that Mazatlán has established itself as one of the most attractive destinations on the Mexican Pacific coast thanks to its wide range of tourist, cultural, and culinary offerings, as well as its growing economic activity in sectors such as fishing, commerce, and services.
The route was reinstated due to high demand, as many Sinaloans travel to Guadalajara frequently for business, industry, economic, university, and health-related reasons, which directly benefits tourism in the port city.
Source: noroeste
