Flying from Mexico City to Morelia Airport (MLM): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the most convenient place to catch your flight from Mexico City to Morelia Airport (MLM). Explore the options for leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU), the city's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 5 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Mexico City to Morelia Airport flight.
Morelia (where Morelia Airport is located) and Mexico City share the UTC-6 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
You can choose from 7 direct services a week between Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Morelia Airport (MLM). This is the busiest route, with Aeromexico offering a 7:55am departure from MEX to MLM.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Mexico City to MLM.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Get there in one go from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Morelia Airport (MLM) operate from here.
Aeromexico is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Mexico City to Morelia Airport departing from MEX.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aeromexico from MEX to MLM.
With an impressive 88.52% of services landing on schedule, Aeromexico ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Morelia Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Benito Juarez International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MEX touch down on schedule 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to MLM flight, lay your head at Verticca Hotel.
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About Morelia Airport (MLM)
Stay minutes from the runway after your flight from Mexico City to Morelia Airport. HOTEL Aeropuerto Morelia is one option close to MLM. Or check in and relax at Hotel Ejecutivo Aeropuerto before continuing to your final destination.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Morelia Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and see more of Morelia and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Morelia Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Morelia Airport (MLM)
$77 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Morelia Airport. A return flight starts at $177. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Mexico City to MLM by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Mexico City to Morelia Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Morelia Airport (MLM)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Morelia. August is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Morelia Airport (MLM), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Book a Mexico City to MLM flight ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Morelia to range from 13ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Morelia Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 24ºC.
More about Morelia
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Morelia right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Morelia Airport:
Letras Morelia Catedral and Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Morelia travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Palacio Municipal de Morelia.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Morelia. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Around 209 kilometres east of Morelia, Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Frida Kahlo Park, Iztaccihuatl Park and Templo Expiatorio de San Cristóbal.
