Travelling from Mexico City to Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Mexico City's main airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) departing from either of these.
Colima's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Mexico City. Miguel de la Madrid Airport is located in Colima.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Mexico City to CLQ.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Miguel de la Madrid Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX land on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Think about setting out from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). You can book a direct Mexico City to Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) plane ticket with departures from here.
Aeromexico offers direct flights from Mexico City to CLQ leaving from NLU. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in a single journey.
Aeromexico is the top choice for passengers flying from NLU to CLQ.
Want the most on-time carrier? Choose Aeromexico. 88.33% of its flights between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and Miguel de la Madrid Airport touch down on schedule.
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Kick back before your Mexico City to CLQ flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.58%.
About Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ)
Consider checking in to Zar Colima after touching down from your flight from Mexico City to Miguel de la Madrid Airport. It's not too far from CLQ and a great option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
Grab a Miguel de la Madrid Airport rental car and discover Colima and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Mexico City to Miguel de la Madrid Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ)
R 1,393 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Miguel de la Madrid Airport. Return flights start from R 2,311. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to CLQ. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Mexico City to Miguel de la Madrid Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Mexico City to CLQ.
Lock in a cheap flight from Mexico City to Miguel de la Madrid Airport by using filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Colima. August is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Mexico City to CLQ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Colima, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January has temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Miguel de la Madrid Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Colima
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Colima right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Miguel de la Madrid Airport:
Your trip to Colima won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Marine World Aquarium, El Salto Waterfall and Ecoparque.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Colima, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel about 161 kilometres north to Guadalajara to check off its top sights. From Catedral to Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 290 kilometres north-east of Colima, León de los Aldama is another favourite stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Ecoturismo & Aventuras de México, Plaza Principal de León and Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato.
