Flying from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Guadalajara and Mexico City follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
You can choose from 117 weekly Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport flights. The 05:25 departure with Volaris is the earliest flight available. Aeromexico operates the latest service of the day at 21:05.
To ensure you get on your GDL to NLU flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport, so getting to Mexico City (and then visiting more of Mexico!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with Aeromexico on this route.
With a dependable 87.5% of services landing on schedule, Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier operating GDL to NLU flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between GDL and NLU include:
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
Carlos Rovirosa Perez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport flight is R 245. A return fare is currently R 650. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from GDL to NLU, reserve your journey ten months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from GDL to NLU.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Of all flights departing from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, 71.31% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Guadalajara to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near GDL. Whether you have an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Get off your Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfortable option a short journey from NLU, stay at Verticca Hotel.
Grab a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to central Mexico City
From Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport, Mexico City is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The quietest month for a flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Mexico City based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GDL to NLU sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Mexico, head for Guadalajara, about 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park are key reasons to visit.