How to find cheap flights to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
R 29,831 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to NLU, the lowest fare is R 12,714.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to pick up some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Mexico City, where Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is located.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Mexico City. This will show you all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes usually cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport.
Best time to go to Mexico City
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Mexico City is usually May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to NLU, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Head to Mexico City in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to NLU, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
April is the least busy time of year to visit if you want a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Mexico City then.
With averages of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF), April is when Mexico City is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
Ranging from 6ºC (43ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF), January sees the lowest temperatures.
January is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Mexico City.
The wettest time of year is July. Plan your trip then and you'll likely get around 20 days of rainfall.
Flying to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU): What you need to know
Get to Mexico City in one go. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport:
Copa is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 96% of its flights into this airport land as planned, making it an excellent choice when reserving your NLU plane ticket.
The local timezone at NLU is UTC-6.
Get some rest shortly after your flight to NLU at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is an easy drive from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport.
Kick off your Mexico City trip sooner by picking up a car hire in NLU. Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers to select from here.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time rating of 68%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is located in Mexico City, State of Mexico, Mexico.
Getting to central Mexico City from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The distance from NLU to central Mexico City is about 40 kilometres.
After landing from your flight to NLU, expect a drive to the centre of around 55 minutes.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Mexico City has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Mexico City highlights
Put these major attractions on your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Mexico City:
Zócalo: Around 0.16 kilometres south-west of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Edén Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 13 kilometres south-west of the centre. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Mexico City.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 6 kilometres north of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Mexico City experience.
How to get to Ecatepec de Morelos from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Kicking things off in Ecatepec de Morelos? From NLU, it takes around 25 minutes to drive there. The city is about 19 kilometres from the airport.
Allow for a journey time of 1 hour 20 minutes or so when making your way to Ecatepec de Morelos on public transport.
Travelling from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to Álvaro Obregón
If Álvaro Obregón is where you're going, it's around 64 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport.
It'll take you 1 hour 10 minutes or so to drive to Álvaro Obregón.
Explore more of Mexico
Up for more adventures? Ecatepec de Morelos is a must-do while you're in Mexico. It's about 14 kilometres south of Mexico City and features Frida Kahlo Park, Iztaccihuatl Park and Templo Expiatorio de San Cristóbal.
Puebla might just become one of your favourite stops in Mexico. You'll find it roughly 113 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Zócalo de Puebla and Centro Histórico de Puebla are major draws. The main airport serving this city is Huejotsingo Airport (PBC).
