Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID): what you need to know
Merida's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Edmonton.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YEG to MID flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
R 3,508 is the lowest price for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 9,020. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from YEG to MID. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Edmonton International Airport to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from YEG to MID by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edmonton International Airport to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
69.55% of flights leaving from Edmonton International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Edmonton International Airport from central Edmonton, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to YEG? If you're boarding an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
Consider staying in a hotel near MID if you're on a late Edmonton International Airport to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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Getting from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID) to central Merida
From Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport, Merida is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
The quietest month for a flight from Edmonton International Airport to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Merida based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Merida during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YEG to MID sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
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