Flying from Santa Elena Airport (FRS) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Flores (the location of Santa Elena Airport).
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from FRS to Mexico City. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
To travel to Mexico for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Guatemala. However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the purpose and length of your trip. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Santa Elena Airport to Mexico City.
FRS is about 2 kilometres from central Flores. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
In search of a handy hotel near FRS? If you're catching an early flight from Santa Elena Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Elena Airport (FRS) to Mexico City
C$264 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Santa Elena Airport to Mexico City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$562. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FRS to Mexico City if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes around 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 57 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to MEX if you're catching a late flight from Santa Elena Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Santa Elena Airport to Mexico City has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is approximately 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 46 minutes on public transport.
Unpack your bags not long after your flight from FRS to Mexico City at Villa Granada. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from NLU.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from Santa Elena Airport to Mexico City. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Mexico City in April when it's quieter.
When booking your flight from Santa Elena Airport to Mexico City, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap flights from FRS to Mexico City around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Santa Elena Airport to Mexico City, check out our range of hotels including:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Mexico City to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Anthropology.
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