Travelling from Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport (TAP): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Mexico City's main airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) departing from either of these.
1 hour 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport flight.
Tapachula (where Tapachula International Airport is located) and Mexico City share the UTC-6 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) is the most popular route. There are 26 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Aeromexico at 9pm. Choose the first MEX to TAP departure with Aeromexico at 5:50am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to TAP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
With more travellers during high season, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can hop on a direct flight from Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
When taking off from MEX, you can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport with Aeromexico.
Aeromexico sees the most traveller bookings for flights from MEX to TAP.
Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 78.79% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Relax before your Mexico City to TAP flight at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Tapachula International Airport (TAP)
Coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay a short drive from TAP at Mision Surf.
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Tapachula International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Localiza to explore Tapachula and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)
At the moment, 52 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 105 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Mexico City to TAP by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
April is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Find an affordable flight from Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Tapachula. July is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport (TAP), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Mexico City to TAP plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Tapachula, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Tapachula
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tapachula right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Tapachula International Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Tapachula when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Malecón Park followed by CHAPEL OF THE HOLY CROSS and Catedral de San José.
Explore more of Mexico
Tapachula has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres north of Tapachula, a trip to Comitan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Guadalupe Park, Parque Central and Bicentennial Plaza.
Chiapa de Corzo is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 225 kilometres north of Tapachula. No trip is complete without experiencing Chiapa de Corzo, Exconvento de Santo Domingo and El Parachico (Chiapa de Corzo).