Flying from Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is seven hours behind Casablanca, where Mohamed V International Airport is located. Mexico City runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your CMN to Mexico City flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from CMN to Mexico City with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Central Casablanca to CMN is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to reach there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Searching for a hotel near CMN? If you're catching an early flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Mohamed V International Airport, 64.33% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) to Mexico City
The best price we've seen for a one-way Mohamed V International Airport to Mexico City flight is $1,049. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,458. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from CMN to Mexico City, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Scoring cheap tickets from Mohamed V International Airport to Mexico City is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the best prices across each month and pick up an incredible deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CMN to Mexico City by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near MEX if you have a late flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Mexico City. Pick one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and experience more of Mexico City and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from CMN to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Mexico City has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
The trip will take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Relax and unpack not long after your CMN to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is an easy drive from NLU.
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the rates and availability from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Mexico City. The city buzzes in high season, but hotel rates are generally higher and top attractions can get crowded. Go to Mexico City in the off-season for a more relaxed vibe.
Before booking a Mohamed V International Airport to Mexico City flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from CMN to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Mexico City right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Mohamed V International 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. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Mexico City, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Journey around 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to check off its top attractions. From Teatro Degollado to Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Puebla is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. No trip is complete without seeing Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.