Travelling from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
Take a direct flight from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport and you'll be travelling for around 14 hours 26 minutes.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is 9 hours behind Istanbul. Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 22:00. Choose the first IST to MEX departure with Turkish Airlines at 01:55 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to MEX, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Fly without interruptions from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from IST.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Istanbul to MEX. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The distance from central Istanbul to IST is approximately 48 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the quickest route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Want a handy hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Want more options for a direct flight from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)? Check out the fares jetting out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport, check out these options when taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 57 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Istanbul to MEX, stay in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
About Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 57 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport is Rs104,428. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs207,264. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Istanbul to MEX.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Mexico City, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul to MEX for April if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Benito Juarez International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are popular attractions which should be on any good Mexico City itinerary.
Complete your Mexico City trip with a car rental
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