Travelling from Mexico City to Morelia Airport (MLM): what you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the departure points for your flight from Mexico City to Morelia Airport (MLM). Explore your options for leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU), two of the city's main airports.
Around 1 hour 1 minute is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Mexico City to Morelia Airport.
Morelia (where Morelia Airport is located) and Mexico City share the UTC-6 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Mexico City to MLM. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Morelia Airport (MLM) can be booked from this terminal.
When taking off from MEX, you can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Morelia Airport with Aeromexico.
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the best route and available public transport options.
Want a handy hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Morelia Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) offers nonstop flights from Mexico City to Morelia Airport (MLM).
Aeromexico has direct flights from Mexico City to MLM leaving from NLU. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
You can reach NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base? Before your flight from Mexico City to MLM, think about staying at Verticca Hotel.
About Morelia Airport (MLM)
Consider staying moments from the tarmac after your flight from Mexico City to Morelia Airport. HOTEL Aeropuerto Morelia is one option close to MLM. Or check in and recharge your batteries at Hotel Ejecutivo Aeropuerto before continuing to your final destination.
Getting from Morelia Airport (MLM) to central Morelia
Morelia Airport to central Morelia takes about 39 minutes in a car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Morelia Airport (MLM)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Morelia Airport is C$63. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$143. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score flight tickets from Mexico City to MLM when you book 10 months ahead of takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares on this route are usually at their lowest.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Mexico City to Morelia Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when the fares drop. The right timing can be the key to finding flight tickets from Mexico City to MLM.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Morelia Airport (MLM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Morelia Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Morelia in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Morelia is May, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Mexico City to MLM in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Morelia Airport in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 24ºC.
More about Morelia
Start your Morelia trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Morelia Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Catedral de Morelia and Palacio Clavijero are just two of the big attractions to put on your Morelia must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Guadalupe Sanctuary.
Complete your Morelia trip with a car rental
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