Flying from Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Felipe Angeles International Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Mexico City and Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo share the UTC-6 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Each week, there are eight Felipe Angeles International Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, go for the 06:30 VivaAerobus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 18:05 with VivaAerobus.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your NLU to ZIH flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Viva Aerobus. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Felipe Angeles International Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport.
Viva Aerobus is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a reliable 88.71% of services arriving as scheduled, Viva Aerobus is the most punctual carrier for NLU to ZIH flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
R 721 is currently the best price for a one-way Felipe Angeles International Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,562. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from NLU to ZIH, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Felipe Angeles International Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
76% of flights leaving from Felipe Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Felipe Angeles International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
Looking for a convenient hotel near NLU? If you're catching an early flight from Felipe Angeles International Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
If you're arriving on a late Felipe Angeles International Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ZIH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Firefly and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH) to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport (ZIH)
Travel to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo during the high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but keep in mind prices are generally higher. Alternatively, schedule your flights from Felipe Angeles International Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport during low season to take advantage of lower costs and fewer visitors.
Before locking in your flight from Felipe Angeles International Airport to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from NLU to ZIH in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, a visit to Mexico City will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
