Travelling from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport (HUX): what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of Mexico City's main airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport (HUX) jetting off from either of these bases.
The average length of a direct flight from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport is 1 hour 26 minutes.
Huatulco's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Mexico City. Huatulco Airport is located in Huatulco.
The busiest route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Huatulco Airport (HUX), with 44 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MEX to HUX is the 06:01 Aeromexico service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 18:55 with Volaris.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Mexico City to HUX. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Take off and land with no stops from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport (HUX) are available from here.
At MEX, you'll find a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport, including:
From the centre of Mexico City, MEX is approximately 8 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Want other options for a direct flight from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport (HUX)? Check out the fares flying out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
You can pick from a range of airlines offering direct flights from Mexico City to HUX departing from NLU. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to HUX is much easier when you stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base. Think about checking in to Verticca Hotel the night before you fly out.
About Huatulco Airport (HUX)
Hop off your flight from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a comfortable option that's not too far from HUX, stay at Casa Vanora.
Getting from Huatulco Airport (HUX) to central Huatulco
Huatulco Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Huatulco. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 18 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport (HUX)
Rs11,082 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport. Return flights start from Rs25,671. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Mexico City to HUX if you book 1 month before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this route tend to be at their lowest.
To snag the lowest price on your tickets from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport, schedule your trip for October (it has the cheapest flights). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport (HUX)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Huatulco, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Huatulco is April, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Mexico City to HUX in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport in January when temperatures average between 19ºC and 30ºC.
More about Huatulco
After locking in your flight from Mexico City to Huatulco Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Huatulco:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. HUMAR La Herradura, Magic Falls and Garden of Elia Martinez are major attractions which should be on any good Huatulco itinerary.
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