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Travelling from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL). Explore the options for setting off from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU), the city's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 25 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport flight.
Guadalajara's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Mexico City. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport is located in Guadalajara.
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) is the most popular route. There are 155 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Aeromexico at 11:05pm. Go for the first MEX to GDL departure operated by Aeromexico at 6am if you'd rather get going earlier.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Mexico City to GDL.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like September and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) can be booked from here.
Book your direct flight from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport with Aeromexico. This top airline operates departures from MEX.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between MEX and GDL is Aeromexico.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Aeromexico.
MEX is around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
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Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MEX land at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Looking to fly out of Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)? Direct Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
VivaAerobus has direct flights from Mexico City to GDL leaving from NLU. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
Viva Aerobus is the go-to airline for bookings on the NLU to GDL route.
Flights between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport tend to arrive on time more often with Aeromexico than with any other carrier.
You can reach NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to GDL flight, treat yourself to a stay at Verticca Hotel.
76% of flights out of Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
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Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Central Guadalajara is around 16 kilometres from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport is R 292. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 538. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Mexico City to GDL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL). January is the busiest month to visit Guadalajara. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in November.
When booking your Mexico City to GDL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Guadalajara, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Guadalajara
Start your Guadalajara trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO are major attractions which should feature on every Guadalajara itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres east of Guadalajara, a visit to León de los Aldama will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Plaza Principal de León, Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato and Templo de Santo Domingo.
Around 306 kilometres northeast of Guadalajara, San Luis Potosi is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Cascada de Tamul, Cathedral of San Luis Potosi and Puente de Dios.
