Travelling from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is seven hours behind Valencia, where Valencia Airport is located. Mexico City runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
To avoid missing your VLC to Mexico City flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling from central Valencia to VLC takes about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near VLC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Valencia Airport to Mexico City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of the flights that depart from Valencia Airport, 78.56% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Mexico City
The best price we've found for a one-way Valencia Airport to Mexico City flight is RM3,127. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,178. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from VLC to Mexico City. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Valencia Airport to Mexico City across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Valencia Airport to Mexico City by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to MEX if you have a late flight from Valencia Airport to Mexico City. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from VLC to Mexico City can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Valencia 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).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Unpack your bags not long after your VLC to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is a quick drive from NLU.
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from NLU one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Plan your trip to Mexico City in peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Valencia Airport to Mexico City in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in a Valencia Airport to Mexico City flight ticket with a departure in April to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from VLC 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 most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Valencia Airport to Mexico City:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Mexico City travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you should also see. About 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a trip to Guadalajara will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
Around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City, Puebla is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.