Flying from Mexico City to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
Abu Dhabi is ten hours ahead of Mexico City. Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi, which operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Mexico City to AUH, 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 general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like September and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Mexico City to AUH departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:
84% of flights departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
You can reach NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to AUH flight is much easier when you stay close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Consider staying in a hotel near AUH if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. Choose one of these options and call it a night faster:
Getting from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Central Abu Dhabi is around 32 kilometres from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
At the moment, Rs142,766 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs304,665. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Mexico City to AUH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Mexico City to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport ticket.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Mexico City to AUH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when prices go down.
Save on your flight from Mexico City to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
December is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH), while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Abu Dhabi based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is August, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your Mexico City to AUH plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Abu Dhabi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Abu Dhabi right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport:
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Abu Dhabi travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Emirates Palace.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometres northeast of Abu Dhabi, a trip to Dubai will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
Around 129 kilometres northeast of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah is another essential stop in the United Arab Emirates. Experience major highlights starting with Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
