Travelling from Mexico City to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport (CUU): what you need to know
Start planning your holiday by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Mexico City to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport (CUU). Explore your options for taking off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU), two of the city's main airports.
The average duration of a direct flight from Mexico City to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport is 2 hours 19 minutes.
Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport is located in Chihuahua. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
The busiest route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport (CUU), with 181 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MEX to CUU is the 05:45 Volaris service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 21:10 with Aeromexico.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Mexico City to CUU.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Fly without interruptions from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport (CUU) operate from here.
At MEX, you can choose from various carriers offering direct flights from Mexico City to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport, such as:
From the centre of Mexico City, MEX is around 8 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mexico City to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) offers direct flights from Mexico City to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport (CUU).
You can take your pick of airlines operating direct flights from Mexico City to CUU departing from NLU. Jet off with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour and 46 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Relax before your flight from Mexico City to CUU by booking a place to stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
About Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport (CUU)
Stay minutes from the runway after your flight from Mexico City to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport. Cabaña Los Barriles is a comfortable option close to CUU. Or check in and relax at Depto. Con Jacuzzi Aeropuerto before travelling to your final destination.
Getting from Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport (CUU) to central Chihuahua
Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport to the centre of Chihuahua takes about 20 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport (CUU)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport is 26 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 65 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from Mexico City to CUU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport (CUU)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Mexico City to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Chihuahua, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Chihuahua. The warmest month is June. Lock in your flights from Mexico City to CUU during then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 35ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 19ºC.
More about Chihuahua
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chihuahua right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Gen Fierro Villalobos Airport:
Catedral de Chihuahua and Casa Chihuahua are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Chihuahua to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Quinta Gameros.
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