Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Silao Airport (BJX): what you need to know
Des Moines and Silao share the same timezone, UTC-6.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DSM to BJX flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Silao Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DSM and BJX include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
DSM's address is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Of the departures from Des Moines Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near DSM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Silao Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Silao Airport (BJX)
Reserve a hotel close to BJX if you're taking a late Des Moines Airport to Silao Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Silao Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Silao's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Silao Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Silao Airport (BJX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Silao Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Silao. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Des Moines Airport to Silao Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Silao, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DSM 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
You've visited Silao, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Journey about 290 kilometres south-east to Mexico City to check off its leading attractions. From Zócalo to Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 290 kilometres south-east of Silao. No journey is complete without visiting Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.