Travelling from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Queretaro Airport (QRO): what you need to know
The timezone in Queretaro is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Mexicali.
Your MXL to QRO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Mexicali Airport to Queretaro Airport. Many travellers pass through Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport on this route.
Handy information about Mexicali Airport (MXL)
80% of flights departing from Mexicali Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from MXL.
Central Mexicali to Mexicali Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Arriving at Queretaro Airport (QRO)
Consider booking a hotel close to QRO if you're taking a late Mexicali Airport to Queretaro Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Queretaro Airport rental car and discover Queretaro and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Firefly are popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Queretaro Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Queretaro Airport (QRO) to central Queretaro
Queretaro Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Queretaro. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Queretaro Airport (QRO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Mexicali Airport to Queretaro Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Queretaro. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Queretaro is May, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Mexicali Airport to Queretaro Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MXL to QRO sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Queretaro is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-east of Queretaro, a trip to Mexico City will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Queretaro. No journey is complete without a visit to Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.