Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is 16 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide, where Adelaide Airport is located. Mexico City observes the UTC-6 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your ADL to Mexico City flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
ADL is about 6 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near ADL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Mexico City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Adelaide Airport, 75.6% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mexico City
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Mexico City flight is Rs177,630. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs376,609. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from ADL to Mexico City. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Landing cheap tickets from Adelaide Airport to Mexico City is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest fares across every month and walk away with an awesome deal.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 8 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Adelaide Airport to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEX:
Pick up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from ADL to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. After your flight from Adelaide Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Verticca Hotel is one accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Settle in here after your ADL to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare offers from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at NLU can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Travel to Mexico City during high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Adelaide Airport to Mexico City in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in an Adelaide Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ADL to Mexico City in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Adelaide Airport to Mexico City, check out our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are must-do's during your Mexico City adventure.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel around 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to check off its leading sights. From Teatro Degollado to Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City, Puebla is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.