Flying from Mexico City to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT): What you need to know
Begin 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 Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) jetting off from either of these.
Jump on a direct Mexico City to Mazatlan International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 50 minutes.
The timezone in Mazatlan is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Mexico City. Mazatlan International Airport is located in Mazatlan.
With 33 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) is the busiest route. Volaris operates the earliest flight at 5:55am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from MEX to MZT is with Aeromexico at 10:20pm.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Mexico City to MZT. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Reach your destination without the detour from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) are available from here.
Top carriers that have direct flights from Mexico City to Mazatlan International Airport departing MEX include:
The preferred airline for passengers flying between MEX and MZT is Aeromexico.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Aeromexico.
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 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.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City to Mazatlan International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Benito Juarez International Airport:
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can book a direct Mexico City to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT) plane ticket with departures from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). See if flying from NLU works better for your plans.
Catch your direct flight from Mexico City to MZT with VivaAerobus. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of NLU.
On the NLU to MZT route, VivaAerobus is the go-to airline for most travellers.
VivaAerobus is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and Mazatlan International Airport.
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Kick back before your Mexico City to MZT flight at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
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To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Mazatlan International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Mazatlan International Airport is R 891. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,867. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Mexico City to MZT, book your ticket four months ahead of your departure date.
September is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Mexico City to Mazatlan International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Mazatlan International Airport (MZT). July is when most people visit Mazatlan. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in May.
Book a Mexico City to MZT plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mazatlan to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Mazatlan International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mazatlan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mazatlan right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Mazatlan International Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Malecón, Old Mazatlan and Malecon are must-visits when exploring Mazatlan.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Mazatlan, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Journey about 209 kilometres north-west to Culiacan to check off its top sights. From Cumbres Iztacihuatl Park to paseo del río Sinaloa Park and Monte Carlo Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 225 kilometres south-east of Mazatlan, Tepic is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Museo Regional de Nayarit, Feria Nayarit and Público Park.
