Flying from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Grande Prairie (the location of Grande Prairie Airport) and Mexico City share the same timezone — UTC-6.
To ensure you get on your flight from YQU to Mexico City, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can travel to Mexico for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Canada. But before booking your cheap tickets from Grande Prairie Airport to Mexico City, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Travelling from central Grande Prairie to YQU takes around 48 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 11 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to YQU? If you're catching an early flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Mexico City
Rs72,425 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Grande Prairie Airport to Mexico City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs353,260. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YQU to Mexico City if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap tickets from Grande Prairie Airport to Mexico City is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' function to show the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.
It typically takes 57 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is about 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Once you've disembarked your flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 46 minutes.
You'll find a few welcoming accommodation options within an easy drive of NLU. Get into relaxation mode at Villa Granada after your flight from YQU to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Mexico City while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Mexico City, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Mexico City, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from YQU to Mexico City sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Mexico City, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Mexico City travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
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