Travelling from Mexico City to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL): What you need to know
Mexico City has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL) flying out of Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Palmerola Air Base Airport is located in Comayagua. The city's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Mexico City.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Mexico City to XPL.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Mexico City to XPL leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Mexico City to Palmerola Air Base Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Tocumen International Airport (PTY). It's a key transfer point for flights from Mexico City to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL) departing Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport.
You can get to 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.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to XPL flight is so much easier when you stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you in easy range of the airport.
67.58% of all departures from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
Reserve a hotel near XPL if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Palmerola Air Base Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Palmerola Air Base Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Alamo or Enterprise and explore beyond Comayagua's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Palmerola Air Base Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Palmerola Air Base Airport is Rs52,316. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs97,955. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to XPL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Mexico City to Palmerola Air Base Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL). Plan your visit to Comayagua in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Comayagua is April, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 33ºC. Book your Mexico City to XPL flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Palmerola Air Base Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Comayagua
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Comayagua right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Palmerola Air Base Airport:
Your Comayagua visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that should be on your list include Comayagua, Comayagua Honduras CA, Plaza la Merced and Plaza Comayagua.
Explore more of Honduras
San Pedro Sula is just one of the many places in Honduras waiting to be explored after you've experienced Comayagua. Around 129 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Wonderland Water Park and Zizima Eco Water Park.
Around 145 kilometres north of Comayagua, Choloma is another essential stop in Honduras. Experience major highlights starting with Sendero Cerro Verde, Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Suyapa and Bike Park Cerrito.
