Travelling from Mexico City to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): What you need to know
Mexico City is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) heading out from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
The timezone in Zagreb is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Mexico City. Franjo Tudman Airport is located in Zagreb.
To ensure you catch your flight from Mexico City to ZAG, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Mexico City to ZAG that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MEX and ZAG include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
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 on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Franjo Tudman Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Benito Juarez International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Kick back before your Mexico City to ZAG flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
67.58% of flights departing Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Franjo Tudman Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and experience more of Zagreb and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Franjo Tudman Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport to the centre of Zagreb is roughly 11 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Currently, 323 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Franjo Tudman Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 631 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Mexico City to ZAG. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Mexico City to Franjo Tudman Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Zagreb. August is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Mexico City to ZAG plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Zagreb, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Franjo Tudman Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Zagreb
Start your Zagreb trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Franjo Tudman Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Upper Town are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Zagreb itinerary.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be explored after you've seen Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Croatia, head for Rijeka, about 137 kilometres west of Zagreb. Teatro Fenice, Riječki Karneval and The St. Vitus Cathedral are key reasons to visit.