Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is 17 hours behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your MEL to Mexico City flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from MEL to Mexico City. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Mexico City
379 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mexico City flight. A return plane ticket right now is 817 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from MEL to Mexico City if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mexico City is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to access the best prices across every month and land an epic deal.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near MEX if you have a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mexico City. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and find adventure across Mexico City and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from MEL to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is around 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Once your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head within an easy drive of NLU. Shift into relaxation gear at Verticca Hotel after your MEL to Mexico City flight.
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride one week before your arrival at NLU will help you save.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Plan your trip to Mexico City during peak season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mexico City in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Before locking in your Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mexico City plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from MEL to Mexico City around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Mexico City right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Mexico City:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
Puebla is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. No journey is complete without seeing Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.
