Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU): what you need to know
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Vancouver.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your YVR to NLU flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Right now, ر.ق. 678 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,279. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from YVR to NLU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Vancouver International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to YVR:
Arriving at Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Consider a stay at Verticca Hotel after your Vancouver International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport flight. It's not too far from NLU and a comfortable option if you'd like to get some sleep right away.
Pick up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to central Mexico City
From Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport, Mexico City is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Mexico City. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport for April if you'd like to explore Mexico City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from YVR to NLU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. About 21 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, a visit to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No trip is complete without seeing Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
