Travelling from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Palonegro International Airport is located in Bucaramanga. Based in the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is 1 hour behind Bucaramanga.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from BGA to Mexico City. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as 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.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from BGA to Mexico City. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
If you have a passport from Colombia and plan to travel to Mexico for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on the reason for your trip and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from Palonegro International Airport to Mexico City.
BGA is around 19 kilometres from central Bucaramanga. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 33 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near BGA. Whether you have an early flight from Palonegro International Airport to Mexico City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Palonegro International Airport (BGA) to Mexico City
C$214 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Palonegro International Airport to Mexico City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$499. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BGA to Mexico City, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Palonegro International Airport to Mexico City.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you around 24 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 57 minutes.
Book a hotel close to MEX if you're taking a late flight from Palonegro International Airport to Mexico City. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. Following your flight from Palonegro International Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 46 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to stay within a short drive of NLU. Get into relaxation mode at Villa Granada after your flight from BGA to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from Palonegro International Airport to Mexico City. To skip the crowds, head for Mexico City in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Palonegro International Airport to Mexico City in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from BGA to Mexico City in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Palonegro International Airport to Mexico City, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are just two of the major attractions to put on your Mexico City itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Anthropology.
Complete your Mexico City trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Mexico City and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare companies in one go to find the ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Palonegro International Airport to Mexico City.
