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Flying from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the departure points for your flight from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL). Explore your options for departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU), two of the city's main airports.
Around 1 hour 26 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
Guadalajara's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Mexico City. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is located in Guadalajara.
The most popular route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL), with 242 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MEX to GDL is the 04:00 Volaris option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 23:05 with Aeromexico.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to GDL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can jump on a direct flight from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Top carriers that have direct flights from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport departing MEX include:
MEX is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) offers nonstop flights from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL).
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Mexico City to GDL departing from NLU include:
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour and 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not include another night away at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base? Before your flight from Mexico City to GDL, consider staying at Verticca Hotel.
About Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Book a hotel near GDL if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Guadalajara. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 33 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 53 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
For a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, ر.ق. 57 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just ر.ق. 146. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Mexico City to GDL.
The cheapest month for tickets from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Guadalajara, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Guadalajara is May, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Mexico City to GDL in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport in January when temperatures average between 9ºC and 27ºC.
More about Guadalajara
Start your Guadalajara trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park are top sights which should feature on every Guadalajara itinerary.
Complete your Guadalajara trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Guadalajara and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
