Flying from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 44 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexico City.
Monterrey (the location of Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport) and Mexico City are in the same timezone — UTC-6.
With 411 weekly flights between the two airports, Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the busiest route. Viva Aerobus operates the earliest flight at 04:25. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from MTY to MEX is with Volaris at 23:59.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from MTY to Mexico City. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can reserve a direct flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexico City. Start your trip at MTY and arrive at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
You'll have your pick of carriers offering direct flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexico City. Head off on your trip with any of these:
You don't need a visa or passport to travel within Mexico. You will need a valid proof of identity however, like an ID card or driver's licence. Add them to your packing checklist once you've booked cheap tickets from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexico City.
The journey from central Monterrey to MTY takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a relaxed start to your break? Stay near MTY. Whether you've booked an early flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexico City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to Mexico City
Rs10,591 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexico City. Return flights start at Rs16,333. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book 1 month before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MTY to Mexico City.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexico City. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.
It takes around 57 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel close to MEX if you're taking a late flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexico City. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexico City has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is approximately 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes.
You'll find a few welcoming places to rest your head within a short drive of NLU. Get into relaxation mode at Villa Granada after your flight from MTY to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month for flights from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexico City. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Mexico City in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexico City for April to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap flights from MTY to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport to Mexico City:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are leading attractions which should feature on every Mexico City itinerary.
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