Travelling from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is one hour behind Panama City, where Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your ECP to Mexico City flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from ECP to Mexico City. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
ECP is about 26 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Mexico City? Check out Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before heading to ECP.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.18% of flights that depart ECP arrive at their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Mexico City
The best price we've found for a one-way Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Mexico City flight is Rs85,313. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs166,000. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from ECP to Mexico City. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Mexico City ticket.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ECP to Mexico City by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Mexico City by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Mexico City. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and chase adventure across Mexico City and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from ECP to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Following your flight from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The trip will take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Unpack your bags here after your ECP to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from NLU one week in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Before securing your flights from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Mexico City, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Mexico City offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Book a Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Mexico City flight ticket with a departure in April to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from ECP to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to Mexico City, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Mexico City travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a trip to Guadalajara will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
If you're eager to discover another side of Mexico, consider Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are highlights.
