Travelling from Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) to Oaxaca Airport (OAX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Felipe Angeles International Airport to Oaxaca Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Oaxaca's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Mexico City.
Choose from 11 weekly Felipe Angeles International Airport to Oaxaca Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with VivaAerobus is the earliest flight available. VivaAerobus operates the last service of the day at 18:30.
To ensure you catch your NLU to OAX flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Oaxaca (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is a breeze with Aeromexico. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Felipe Angeles International Airport to Oaxaca Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Aeromexico.
Aeromexico is a leader in on-time performance for NLU to OAX flights, with 95.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Felipe Angeles International Airport to Oaxaca Airport. Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport is a popular stopover on the NLU to OAX route.
Handy information about Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Felipe Angeles International Airport, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Mexico City to Felipe Angeles International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 2 hours.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near NLU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Felipe Angeles International Airport to Oaxaca Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
Consider staying in a hotel near OAX if you're catching a late Felipe Angeles International Airport to Oaxaca Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Oaxaca Airport rental car and discover Oaxaca and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Economy and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Oaxaca Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Oaxaca Airport (OAX) to central Oaxaca
Oaxaca Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Oaxaca. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Oaxaca Airport (OAX)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Felipe Angeles International Airport to Oaxaca Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Oaxaca. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Felipe Angeles International Airport to Oaxaca Airport for April if you want to go to Oaxaca during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NLU to OAX in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Oaxaca. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Around 370 kilometres north-west of Oaxaca, Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience major highlights starting with Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
