Travelling from Mexico City to Kelowna International Airport (YLW): what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Mexico City. Explore your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) when planning your flight from Mexico City to Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
Kelowna International Airport is located in Kelowna. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Mexico City to YLW.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing flights from Mexico City to YLW leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
MEX is approximately 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Kelowna International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 1 hour and 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base? Before your flight from Mexico City to YLW, consider checking in to Verticca Hotel.
About Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Consider staying in a hotel near YLW if you're catching a late flight from Mexico City to Kelowna International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to central Kelowna
Kelowna International Airport to central Kelowna is about 20 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 48 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
For a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Kelowna International Airport, Rs59,311 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just Rs117,023. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from Mexico City to YLW, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Mexico City to Kelowna International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Mexico City to Kelowna International Airport. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
May is the quietest time of year to travel to Kelowna. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Kelowna International Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Kelowna. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Mexico City to YLW during then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Kelowna International Airport in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 2ºC on average.
More about Kelowna
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kelowna right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Kelowna International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop are must-visits when exploring Kelowna.
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