Travelling from Merida Airport (MID) to Silao Airport (BJX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Merida Airport to Silao Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Merida and Silao are both in the UTC-6 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Leave enough time to catch your MID to BJX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Silao (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is easy with Viva Aerobus. This popular airline has direct flights from Merida Airport to Silao Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Viva Aerobus on this route.
Viva Aerobus is the most punctual carrier that offers MID to BJX flights. A dependable 86.36% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Merida Airport to Silao Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MID and BJX:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Merida Airport (MID) to Silao Airport (BJX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Merida Airport to Silao Airport flight is C$67. A round-trip fare is currently C$135. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book four months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MID to BJX.
The cheapest month for flights from Merida Airport to Silao Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MID to BJX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Merida Airport to Silao Airport.
Handy information about Merida Airport (MID)
80% of flights leaving Merida Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of MID.
Central Merida to Merida Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MID? If you've booked an early flight from Merida Airport to Silao Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Silao Airport (BJX)
If you're arriving on a late Merida Airport to Silao Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near BJX:
Follow your own route with a Silao Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and chase adventure across Silao and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Silao Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Silao Airport (BJX) to central Silao
From Silao Airport, Silao is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Silao Airport (BJX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Merida Airport to Silao Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Silao. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Merida Airport to Silao Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Silao, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MID to BJX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've seen Silao. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 290 kilometres south-east of Silao. No trip is complete without seeing Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
