Travelling from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is two hours behind Caracas, where Simon Bolivar International Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to make your CCS to Mexico City flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a public holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
You can book a direct Simon Bolivar International Airport to Mexico City ticket. Begin your trip at CCS and land at Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Conviasa is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Mexico City.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tick off a new city. When searching for flight tickets from CCS to Mexico City, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
CCS is around 18 kilometres from central Caracas. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CCS:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Simon Bolivar International Airport, data shows 59.05% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Mexico City
C$387 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Simon Bolivar International Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is C$874. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from CCS to Mexico City. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your Simon Bolivar International Airport to Mexico City ticket.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Mexico City. Book one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and find adventure across Mexico City and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks before your flight from CCS to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Mexico City has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 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 journey will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Verticca Hotel is one accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Drop your bags here after your CCS to Mexico City flight and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Travel to Mexico City in peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Mexico City in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in a Simon Bolivar International Airport to Mexico City flight ticket with a departure in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CCS to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Mexico City, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Mexico City travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Journey around 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to check off its must-visit sights. From Teatro Degollado to Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara, your itinerary will be busy.
Puebla is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. No journey is complete without experiencing Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.