Oaxaca International Airport — Xoxocotlán (OAX) — The Complete Master Guide 2026
OAX sits in the village of Xoxocotlán (pronounced “shoh-shoh-COAT-lan”) — 9 km south of central Oaxaca, just below the archaeological mountaintop of Monte Albán. Smaller than the Mexico City and Cancun airports, dominated by domestic Mexican carriers (Aeroméxico, Volaris, VivaAerobus) plus selected US routes from Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles. Critical fact: Uber and DiDi are effectively banned in Oaxaca state — including the airport. The airport-operated colectivo (shared van) is…