Flights to Puerto Vallarta

British Airways currently runs scheduled flights between The UK and Puerto Vallarta(08457 222111 www.british-airways.com). Other carriers operating direct from Europe include, Air France(0845 084 51 11 www.airfrance.com), Lufthansa( www.lufthansa-mexxico.com), Iberia(08456 0128 54 www.iberia.com) and KLM(087 507 40 74900 www.klmuk.com).

American carriers(with stops en route) include, American Airlines - via Chicago, Dallas, or Miami(020 8572 5555), Continental - via Houston or Newark(01293 776464), Delta - via Atlanta(0800 414767), and United - via Chicago or Washington(020 8990-9900).

Another option is to fly to Mexico City and take an internal flight on to Puerto Vallarta. Mexico 's two principal internal carriers are; Aeroméxico(00-52 1334000 www.aeromexico.com) and Mexicana(00-52 44309 90 www.mexicana.com.mx).

Puerto Vallarta 's Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport is located four miles north of the town centre.