Travelling from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA): what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Mexico City. Check out your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) when organising your flight from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA).
The average time for a direct flight from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport is 2 hours 46 minutes.
Managua (where Augusto C Sandino International Airport is located) and Mexico City share the UTC-6 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) is the most popular route. There are 7 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Aeromexico at 08:45. Go for the first MEX to MGA departure with Aeromexico at 08:45 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Mexico City to MGA won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can find a direct flight from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
You can get away on a direct flight from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport with Aeromexico. This top carrier operates departures from MEX.
We make it easy to plan a flight from Mexico City to MGA with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MEX and MGA include:
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
MEX is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)? Check out the fares leaving from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
Take a direct flight from Mexico City to MGA with Aeromexico. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of NLU.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, browse these options when setting off from Santa Lucia Air Force Base:
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
You can arrive at NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base? Before your flight from Mexico City to MGA, consider checking in to Verticca Hotel.
About Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
Consider booking a hotel near MGA if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) to central Managua
Augusto C Sandino International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Managua. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 23 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport from R 4,365 or travel return from just R 9,292. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
It's best to book 7 months in advance. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Mexico City to MGA within that timeframe.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Mexico City to MGA. You don't need to check every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll update you when the price changes.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
February is the quietest time to fly to Managua. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Before locking in your flight from Mexico City to MGA, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Managua, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 36ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
More about Managua
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Managua right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Augusto C Sandino International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Puerto Salvador Allende, Plaza de la Revolucion and The National Palace of Culture... Are must-do's during your Managua adventure.
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