Travelling from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is 1 hour ahead of Vancouver, where Abbotsford Airport is located. Mexico City operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from YXX to Mexico City.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can enter Mexico for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Canada. But before booking your cheap tickets from Abbotsford Airport to Mexico City, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
Travelling from central Vancouver to YXX takes approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour and 1 minute or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a handy hotel close to YXX? If you've booked an early flight from Abbotsford Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) to Mexico City
R 3,285 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Abbotsford Airport to Mexico City. Return flights start from R 6,037. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from YXX to Mexico City, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 24 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 57 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Abbotsford Airport to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. After your flight from Abbotsford Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Villa Granada is one accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Unpack your bags here after your flight from YXX to Mexico City and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Abbotsford Airport to Mexico City while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Mexico City, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Abbotsford Airport to Mexico City in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap flights from YXX to Mexico City sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Abbotsford Airport to Mexico City:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
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