Travelling from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is 2 hours behind Quebec, where Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from YQB to Mexico City.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You won't need a visa for Mexico if you have a passport from Canada and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before organizing your flight tickets from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Mexico City, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
YQB is about 18 kilometres from central Quebec. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near YQB? If you're catching an early flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Mexico City, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Mexico City
C$264 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Mexico City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$482. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YQB to Mexico City if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you around 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 57 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Mexico City. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The centre of Mexico City is approximately 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). After your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Mexico City has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes on public transport.
Unpack and relax not long after your flight from YQB 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 most popular month to hop on a flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Mexico City while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Mexico City, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Book your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Mexico City for April to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap flights from YQB to Mexico City sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Mexico City, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Mexico City travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
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