Flying from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Cuzco Airport (CUZ): what you need to know
Cuzco's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Cuzco one hour ahead of Mexico City.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MEX to CUZ flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Cuzco Airport. Bogota Airport is a top stopover on the MEX to CUZ route.
Handy information about Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from MEX arrive on schedule 84% of the time.
Mexico City Juarez International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MEX? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Cuzco Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cuzco Airport (CUZ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Cuzco Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CUZ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Cuzco Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, FlexWays or Europcar and experience more of Cuzco and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Cuzco Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to central Cuzco
Cuzco Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Cuzco. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cuzco Airport (CUZ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Cuzco Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Cuzco. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Cuzco Airport for November if you want to visit Cuzco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 17ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEX to CUZ around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Peru
Cuzco has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Peru waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres south of Cuzco, a trip to Arequipa will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Historic Centre of Arequipa, Plaza de Armas and Malecón Bolognesi.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Peru, head for Huancayo, about 386 kilometres north-west of Cuzco. Cristo Rey, Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta are among its highlights.