Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Guadalajara is UTC-6, which is six hours behind Edinburgh.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your EDI to GDL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. O'Hare International Airport is a popular stopover on the EDI to GDL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
R 6,612 is the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 13,758. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EDI to GDL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from EDI to GDL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights departing from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% touch down on time at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals to explore Guadalajara and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to central Guadalajara has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Guadalajara. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport for May if you want to go to Guadalajara during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to GDL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you should also see. Around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, a trip to Mexico City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
