Flying from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
Mexico City and Guadalajara share the same timezone, UTC-6.
You can choose from 175 weekly Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flights. The 05:40 departure with VivaAerobus is the earliest flight available. VivaAerobus operates the latest service of the day at 22:15.
Your NLU to GDL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Guadalajara adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Mexico:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Aeromexico.
Aeromexico tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for NLU to GDL flights, with 83.33% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between NLU and GDL include:
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
At the moment, Rs4,451 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs11,239. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NLU to GDL.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
67.58% of flights taking off from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Mexico City to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a place to stay before your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Check out Verticca Hotel. Enjoy a good night's rest here before making your way to NLU.
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Guadalajara's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
From Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, Guadalajara is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Guadalajara in April.
Lock in your flight from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport for May if you want to visit Guadalajara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from NLU to GDL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Guadalajara, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel around 467 kilometres east to Mexico City to tick off its leading sights. From Zocalo to Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Mexico, head for Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara. Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva are key highlights.