Travelling from Mexico City to Francisco Sarabia International Airport (TRC): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Mexico City's main airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Francisco Sarabia International Airport (TRC) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 50 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Mexico City to Francisco Sarabia International Airport flight.
Mexico City and Torreon (where Francisco Sarabia International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Francisco Sarabia International Airport (TRC) is the most popular route. There are 33 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Aeromexico at 8:50pm. Choose the first MEX to TRC departure operated by VivaAerobus at 5:45am if getting there sooner works for you.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Mexico City to TRC. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Get to your destination in one go from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to Francisco Sarabia International Airport (TRC) operate from here.
Aeromexico is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Mexico City to Francisco Sarabia International Airport taking off from MEX.
Aeromexico ranks first in bookings for flights from MEX to TRC.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Aeromexico.
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Francisco Sarabia International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX arrive at their destination on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to TRC flight, check yourself in to Verticca Hotel.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Francisco Sarabia International Airport (TRC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Francisco Sarabia International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near TRC:
Follow your own route with a Francisco Sarabia International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, Dollar or Hertz and find adventure across Torreon and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Francisco Sarabia International Airport flight.
Getting from Francisco Sarabia International Airport (TRC) to central Torreon
Francisco Sarabia International Airport is roughly 2 kilometres from central Torreon. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Francisco Sarabia International Airport (TRC)
Rs13,259 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Francisco Sarabia International Airport. Return flights start from Rs31,334. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap flights from Mexico City to TRC by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Francisco Sarabia International Airport (TRC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Francisco Sarabia International Airport (TRC). Plan your visit to Torreon in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Mexico City to TRC flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in Torreon, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 38ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Francisco Sarabia International Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC and 24ºC.
More about Torreon
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Torreon right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Francisco Sarabia International Airport:
Your Torreon trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Volcan Iztaccihuatl Park, Cerro Torre Park and Plaza de Armas.
Explore more of Mexico
Torreon has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres east of Torreon, a visit to Saltillo will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Centro de Saltillo, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe and Museo de la Revolucion Mexicana.
If you're ready to explore another side of Mexico, head for Santa Catarina, roughly 290 kilometres east of Torreon. Villa Santa Rosa, Plaza Portals and Frida Rivera Park are key highlights.
