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Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mexico City is 1 hour 26 minutes.
Mexico City and Guadalajara (where Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.
The most popular route is from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). You can select from 422 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GDL to MEX is the 05:35 Viva Aerobus service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 23:52 with Volaris.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from GDL to Mexico City. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can book a nonstop flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mexico City that arrives at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Leading airlines that operate direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mexico City include:
You don't need your passport or a visa to fly within Mexico. You will need a valid identity document however, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Put them on your packing list once you've booked cheap tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mexico City.
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Guadalajara, GDL can be reached in approximately 33 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 53 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near GDL? If you're boarding an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Mexico City
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mexico City is ج.م. 1,493. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 2,326. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from GDL to Mexico City by booking at least 1 month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mexico City is September. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 57 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The centre of Mexico City is approximately 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). As soon as your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 55 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Unpack and relax not long after your flight from GDL to Mexico City at Villa Granada. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from NLU.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mexico City. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Mexico City in April when it's quieter.
When booking your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mexico City, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap flights from GDL to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Mexico City, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are top sights which should be on any good Mexico City itinerary.
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