Flying from Mexico City to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Mexico City. Check out your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when searching for a flight from Mexico City to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD).
The timezone in Hyderabad is UTC+5:30, which is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Mexico City. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is located in Hyderabad.
Your flight from Mexico City to HYD won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to visit a new city or just take a break during your journey. When looking for a cheap flight from Mexico City to HYD, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is an option when you're setting off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
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Benito Juarez International Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to HYD flight is much easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you in easy range of the airport.
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Consider booking a hotel close to HYD if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Mexico City to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight.
Getting from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to central Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to central Hyderabad is about 19 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It'll take around 1 hour 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is Rs156,125. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs297,839. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Mexico City to HYD, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Mexico City to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Mexico City to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD). July is when most people visit Hyderabad. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Book a Mexico City to HYD flight ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Hyderabad to range from 26ºC to 40ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in December when temperatures are between 15ºC and 29ºC.
More about Hyderabad
Start your Hyderabad trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Meenakshi Temple, Charminar and Hyderabad charminar are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Hyderabad itinerary.
Explore more of India
Hyderabad has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres east of Hyderabad, a trip to Vijayawada will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Sai Baba Temple, St. Paul's Cathedral and Seeta Rama temple.
Warangal is another standout destination in India and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Hyderabad. No trip is complete without experiencing Thousand Pillar Temple, Rudreswara Temple and Shiva Temple.
