Travelling from Glasgow to Mexico City: what you need to know
Glasgow has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Mexico City departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's primary gateways.
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, making Mexico City six hours behind Glasgow.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Glasgow to Mexico City flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Mexico City
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Glasgow to Mexico City flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your plane ticket from Glasgow to Mexico City.
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Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
We make it easy to find a Glasgow to Mexico City flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Glasgow International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
GLA is about 11 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Glasgow to Mexico City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% of flights complete their journey on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Take a moment to recharge during your Glasgow to Mexico City flight with a stopover. Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is one of the top options between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Mexico City.
You can reach PIK from central Glasgow in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your flight from Glasgow to Mexico City:
76.7% of flights departing Glasgow Prestwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Explore without limits with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and see more of Mexico City and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Mexico City flight.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is around 32 kilometres from central Mexico City. Once you've disembarked your flight from Glasgow to Mexico City, it takes approximately 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Unpack your bags not long after your flight from Glasgow to Mexico City at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from NLU.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and be on your way in a flash.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from NLU one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
April is the quietest month for flights from Glasgow to Mexico City, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Mexico City based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Glasgow to Mexico City ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap flights from Glasgow to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Mexico City, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 21 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, a trip to Ecatepec de Morelos will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.