Travelling from Mexico City to Glasgow: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Mexico City to Glasgow. Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
Hop off your plane in Glasgow at Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
To ensure you catch your flight from Mexico City to Glasgow, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you have a passport from Mexico and plan to travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on the duration of your stay and are subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap flight from Mexico City to Glasgow.
Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from Mexico City to Glasgow departing from Benito Juarez International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes approximately 57 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Glasgow, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Split up your flight from Mexico City to Glasgow with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Benito Juarez International Airport and Glasgow include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your flight from Mexico City to Glasgow, think about staying at Villa Granada.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is approximately 14 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 33 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near GLA if you're taking a late flight from Mexico City to Glasgow. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
As soon as your flight from Mexico City to Glasgow has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 38 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is approximately 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 53 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to PIK. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Mexico City to Glasgow:
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Glasgow
Rs109,314 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Glasgow. Return flights start at Rs236,229. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from Mexico City to Glasgow, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Mexico City to Glasgow across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from checking for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Glasgow every day.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Mexico City to Glasgow.
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Glasgow. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Glasgow in April.
Schedule your flight from Mexico City to Glasgow for July if you'd like to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Glasgow to range from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Glasgow sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Glasgow, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are popular attractions which should be on any good Glasgow itinerary.
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