Private jet to Day of the Dead in Oaxaca
Oaxaca's Day of the Dead programme runs from 26 October to 3 November 2026, with the main days on 31 October, 1 and 2 November. Jets land at Oaxaca International, about 8 km south of the city.
- 2026 programme
- 26 Oct to 3 Nov
- Main days
- 31 Oct to 2 Nov
- 2025 visitors
- 86,900
- Jets land at
- Oaxaca (MMOX)
Flying in for Day of the Dead
Oaxaca International (MMOX), about 8 km south of the city. It is an airport of entry with customs and an 8,038 ft runway, but it is not open 24 hours: the directory lists 11:00 to 01:00 UTC, which is 05:00 to 19:00 local time.
The festivity is on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. Families welcome the dead home with flowers, candles and offerings; in Mexico 1 November is dedicated to children who have died and 2 November to adults. In 2025 Oaxaca's celebrations drew 86,900 visitors, 75% of them from abroad, according to the state government.
The 2026 programme has more than 100 activities, including 30 monumental altars in the historic centre, a 250 m² sand carpet and the Gran Comparsa at the Jalatlaco church, and a flower route out to marigold fields in villages such as Teotitlán del Valle and Mitla.
The airport takes its name from Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, whose cemetery is visited on the night of 1 November. One card issuer's four-night package for 30 October to 3 November 2026 is already listed as sold out, so secure rooms before the aircraft. See private jet charter in Mexico City if you are pairing the trip with the Grand Prix.
Sources:Expansión, October 2026, presented by the Government of Oaxaca: Day of the Dead 2026 programmeUNESCO: Indigenous festivity dedicated to the deadWikipedia: Day of the DeadChase Travel, June 2026: Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca, 30 October to 3 November 2026Acukwik: Oaxaca International Airport (MMOX)
The 2026 programme
| Dates | What happens |
|---|---|
| 26 October to 3 November | More than 100 activities in the city and nearby towns; the flower route 'Flores que guían el alma' to marigold fields in San Jacinto Amilpas, San Antonio Arrazola, San Martín Tilcajete, Santo Tomás Jalieza, Teotitlán del Valle and Mitla |
| 28 October to 4 November | Casa Hecho en Oaxaca special edition at the Real Alhóndiga de Antequera, with 90 artisans and 10 producers |
| 31 October | Altars, and evening visits to the Jalatlaco neighbourhood and the Santa María Atzompa cemetery |
| 1 November | The day for children who have died; night visits to the Xoxocotlán cemetery and street parades |
| 2 November | The day for adults who have died |
Times of parades and concerts are set by the state and city nearer the dates. The 2027 programme is not announced yet.
Sources:Expansión, October 2026, presented by the Government of Oaxaca: Day of the Dead 2026 programmeChase Travel, June 2026: Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca, 30 October to 3 November 2026Wikipedia: Day of the Dead
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Flying into Oaxaca
| Topic | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Oaxaca International (MMOX) | About 8 km south of the city; 8,038 ft runway; airport of entry with customs; no slots listed |
| Hours | Listed as 11:00 to 01:00 UTC, which is 05:00 to 19:00 local time; plan arrivals and departures inside them |
| Elevation | 4,990 ft, with a terrain caution; your operator checks performance and the approach |
| Handling and fuel | Handlers listed include MANNY and ICCS; jet fuel available |
| Customs | International arrivals clear customs, immigration and quarantine at their first Mexican airport, even on a short stop |
From the Acukwik airport directory. We found no published slot or parking scheme for the holiday, so we confirm parking with the handler when we book.
Sources:Acukwik: Oaxaca International Airport (MMOX)Universal Weather, February 2025: Mexico City business aviation destination guide
How to plan the trip
- 01Secure rooms first
Premium packages for the main nights sell out; fix the hotel, then the aircraft.
- 02Arrive by 31 October
The main days are 31 October to 2 November, and the wider programme starts on 26 October.
- 03Land inside airport hours
Oaxaca is listed as open 05:00 to 19:00 local time, so a late evening arrival may not be possible.
- 04Pair it with the Grand Prix
The Mexico City Grand Prix runs from 30 October to 1 November 2026, with jets using Toluca.
Sources:Chase Travel, June 2026: Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca, 30 October to 3 November 2026Expansión, October 2026, presented by the Government of Oaxaca: Day of the Dead 2026 programmeAcukwik: Oaxaca International Airport (MMOX)Formula 1: 2026 race calendarUniversal Weather, September 2025: Mexico City F1 Grand Prix business aviation planning guide
Jets for Oaxaca
Popular jet sizes for Oaxaca; your operator checks performance at the airport's 4,990 ft elevation.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhen is Day of the Dead in Oaxaca in 2026?+
The state programme runs from 26 October to 3 November 2026. The main days are 31 October, 1 November (for children) and 2 November (for adults).
Which airport should a private jet use?+
Oaxaca International (MMOX), an airport of entry with customs about 8 km south of the city.
Is Oaxaca airport open at night?+
No. It is listed as open from 11:00 to 01:00 UTC, which is 05:00 to 19:00 local time.
When is Day of the Dead in 2027?+
The days stay the same each year, around 31 October to 2 November. Oaxaca's 2027 programme is not announced yet.
How many people visit?+
86,900 visitors in 2025, 75% of them from abroad, according to the state government.
Related pages
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 19 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
- 1.Expansión, October 2026, presented by the Government of Oaxaca: Day of the Dead 2026 programme
- 2.UNESCO: Indigenous festivity dedicated to the dead
- 3.Wikipedia: Day of the Dead
- 4.Chase Travel, June 2026: Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca, 30 October to 3 November 2026
- 5.Acukwik: Oaxaca International Airport (MMOX)
- 6.Universal Weather, February 2025: Mexico City business aviation destination guide
- 7.Formula 1: 2026 race calendar
- 8.Universal Weather, September 2025: Mexico City F1 Grand Prix business aviation planning guide
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