Travelling from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Kelowna, where Kelowna International Airport is located. Mexico City operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from YLW to Mexico City.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You don't need a visa for Mexico if you hold a passport from Canada and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before organising your cheap tickets from Kelowna International Airport to Mexico City, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Kelowna, YLW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 48 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to YLW? If you've booked an early flight from Kelowna International Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Mexico City
R 3,207 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kelowna International Airport to Mexico City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,247. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YLW to Mexico City if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes about 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 57 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Kelowna International Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is about 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). As soon as your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes on public transport.
Villa Granada is one accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Unpack your bags here after your flight from YLW to Mexico City and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from Kelowna International Airport to Mexico City. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Mexico City in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Mexico City for April to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from YLW to Mexico City in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Mexico City, explore our selection of hotels including:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Mexico City itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
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