Travelling from Windsor International Airport (YQG) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is 2 hours behind Windsor, where Windsor International Airport is located. Mexico City operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from YQG to Mexico City. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can travel to Mexico for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Canada. But before booking your flight tickets from Windsor International Airport to Mexico City, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Windsor, YQG can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 7 minutes.
Want an easy start to your vacation? Stay near YQG. Whether you have an early flight from Windsor International Airport to Mexico City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Windsor International Airport (YQG) to Mexico City
C$348 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Windsor International Airport to Mexico City. A return flight starts from C$707. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YQG to Mexico City. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a ticket from Windsor International Airport to Mexico City.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time searching for cheap tickets from YQG to Mexico City every day.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is around 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 57 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel close to MEX if you're catching a late flight from Windsor International Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
As soon as your flight from Windsor 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 approximately 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Villa Granada is one accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Drop your bags here after your flight from YQG to Mexico City and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Windsor International Airport to Mexico City while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Mexico City, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Book your flight from Windsor International Airport to Mexico City for April to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from YQG to Mexico City sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Windsor International Airport to Mexico City, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
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