Travelling from Mexico City to Tampico International Airport (TAM): What you need to know
The first chapter of your trip begins at one of Mexico City's main airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Tampico International Airport (TAM) setting off from either of these.
1 hour 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Mexico City to Tampico International Airport flight.
Mexico City and Tampico (where Tampico International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
The most popular route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Tampico International Airport (TAM), with 27 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from MEX to TAM is the 7:35am Aeromexico service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 9:15pm with Aeromexico.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to TAM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Tampico International Airport (TAM) out of Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
When jetting out of MEX, you can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Tampico International Airport with Aeromexico.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Aeromexico from MEX to TAM.
Aeromexico ranks highest for on-time performance. An exceptional 87.32% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Mexico City to Tampico International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Consider starting your journey from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). You can book a direct Mexico City to Tampico International Airport (TAM) flight ticket from this hub.
Get on your direct flight from Mexico City to TAM with VivaAerobus. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of NLU.
VivaAerobus is the top choice for passengers flying from NLU to TAM.
With 72.55% of its services arriving as scheduled, VivaAerobus is the most punctual carrier flying between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and Tampico International Airport.
You can reach NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your Mexico City to TAM flight at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
67.58% of flights taking off from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Tampico International Airport (TAM)
Book a hotel close to TAM if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Tampico International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Tampico International Airport (TAM)
Right now, Rs9,945 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Tampico International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs23,543. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Mexico City to TAM by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
September is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Mexico City to Tampico International Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on flight tickets from Mexico City to TAM.
Save money on your flight from Mexico City to Tampico International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Tampico International Airport (TAM)
June is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Tampico International Airport (TAM). Visit Tampico in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Mexico City to TAM flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tampico to range from 25ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Tampico International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 24ºC.
More about Tampico
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Tampico International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tampico:
Perros Garden and La Cueva Pintada are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Tampico travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Plaza de Armas Tampico.
Explore more of Mexico
Ciudad Victoria is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tampico. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pinacoteca De Tamaulipas and Feria Tamaulipas.
Around 257 kilometres south of Tampico, Pachuca de Soto is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Makhah Spa & Temazcal, Cristo Rey and CAMINO A CRISTO REY.
