Commercial air travel to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, has resumed after a temporary halt stemming from violent activity linked to cartel conflicts. Earlier in the year, flights to the popular resort city were suspended as safety concerns escalated due to clashes affecting the region.
Authorities and airlines began restoring normal flight operations in June 2026, allowing tourists and visitors to return by air. During the period of disruption, travelers in Puerto Vallarta recounted sheltering in place amid the unrest, highlighting the impact of cartel-related tensions on tourism and local stability.
