Travelling from Mexico City to La Calera Airport (ZCL): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by looking up the best place to catch your flight from Mexico City to La Calera Airport (ZCL). Explore the options for leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU), two of the city's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 30 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Mexico City to La Calera Airport flight.
Zacatecas (where La Calera Airport is located) and Mexico City share the UTC-6 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to La Calera Airport (ZCL) is the most popular route. There are 12 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Aeromexico at 9:20pm. Choose the first MEX to ZCL departure operated by Aeromexico at 5:45am if you'd rather get going earlier.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Mexico City to ZCL.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can take a direct flight from Mexico City to La Calera Airport (ZCL) out of Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
When taking off from MEX, you can take a direct flight from Mexico City to La Calera Airport with Aeromexico.
Aeromexico is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from MEX to ZCL.
With a dependable 89.47% of services arriving as planned, Aeromexico ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to La Calera Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Benito Juarez International Airport has a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from MEX make it to their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the 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 driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to ZCL flight, drop your bags at Verticca Hotel.
As far as flight punctuality goes, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.58%.
About La Calera Airport (ZCL)
Once your flight from Mexico City to La Calera Airport has touched down, unwind at a hotel close by. Posada Morelos is a convenient option that's an easy drive from ZCL.
Travel at your own pace with a La Calera Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Budget or Europcar and find adventure across Zacatecas and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Mexico City to La Calera Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to La Calera Airport (ZCL)
Rs38,096 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to La Calera Airport. Return flights start at Rs73,746. These prices may change depending on availability.
To snag cheap flights from Mexico City to ZCL, book your flight ticket four months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for September. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Mexico City to La Calera Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to La Calera Airport (ZCL)
April is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to La Calera Airport (ZCL), while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Zacatecas based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Mexico City to ZCL flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Zacatecas, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 30ºC.
January has temperatures of between 3ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to La Calera Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Zacatecas
Start your Zacatecas trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to La Calera Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Cerro de la Bufa and Church of Santo Domingo (Iglesia de Santo Domingo) are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Zacatecas itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Ex templo de San Agustín.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Zacatecas, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Travel about 257 kilometres south to Guadalajara to check off its leading sights. From Catedral to Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 225 kilometres south-east of Zacatecas, León de los Aldama is another essential stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ecoturismo & Aventuras de México, Plaza Principal de León and Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato.
