Despite the improvements in infrastructure, Bahias de Huatulco is not as easy to get to as other resorts like Cancun. The drive south from Acapulco on Federal Highway 200 has over 300 speed bumps. Driving from Oaxaca city, the state capital is not any easier because Federal Highway 135 is also full of speed bumps. Federal Highway 190 has fewer but it's a much longer road with many curves due to the mountainous terrain.
Bahias de Huatulco has an airport, the Bah�as de Huatulco International Airport, which is served nationally by Interjet, and Magnicharters, from other Mexican airports. Several airlines fly here from the U.S. and Canada.
The Huatulco International Airport (HUX) has flights from Mexico City and Oaxaca City. There is also a daily flight on Aeortucan from Huatulco to Puerto Escondido. Also there are numerous charter flights in the winter months from major cities in the US and Canada, and the number of charter flights is growing every year as Huatulco grows in popularity.
Buses from Oaxaca City run daily and overnight and takes around 8 hours.
The Huatulco International Airport is small but very pretty with its large open air palapa buildings. It is approximately a 10-20 minute drive to the areas of La Crucecita, Santa Cruz and Tangolunda, where the majority of the hotels and other types of accommodations are located.
If you have a air/hotel package, your bus transfer may be included; if not, you can either take an "authorized taxi" from the airport or purchase a ticket (one way or round trip) on an "authorized shuttle" at a stand in the airport arrival area, or prearranged shuttle transport. The "authorized" transportation from the airport are priced higher than other taxis in the area, so be prepared. An alternative is to walk a short distance, about 500 meters, out to the main road and catch a non-airport taxi, or even a local bus (The latter will not have room for your baggage, so it's best if you are traveling
