Flying from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is 2 hours behind Indianapolis, where Indianapolis International Airport is located. Mexico City operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from IND to Mexico City.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from IND to Mexico City. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you have a passport from United States and want to travel to Mexico for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on your reason for visiting and are subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Indianapolis International Airport to Mexico City.
Located around 24 kilometres from central Indianapolis, IND can be reached in approximately 23 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 2 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near IND. Whether you've booked an early flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Mexico City or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Mexico City
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Indianapolis International Airport to Mexico City is C$228. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$589. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from IND to Mexico City, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a ticket from Indianapolis International Airport to Mexico City.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.
It takes roughly 57 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
As soon as your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway, 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).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes on public transport.
Villa Granada is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Drop your bags here after your flight from IND to Mexico City and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Mexico City. July is the busiest month to visit Mexico City. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Mexico City for April to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from IND to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
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 Indianapolis International Airport to Mexico City, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are popular attractions which should feature on any good Mexico City itinerary.
Complete your Mexico City trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Mexico City and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare companies in one go to find your ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Mexico City.
