Travelling from Mexicali Airport (MXL) to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM): what you need to know
The timezone in Puerto Escondido is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Mexicali.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MXL to PXM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Mexicali Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport. Many travellers pass through Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport on this route.
Handy information about Mexicali Airport (MXL)
80% of flights departing from Mexicali Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from MXL.
Mexicali Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Mexicali. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Arriving at Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Mexicali Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PXM instead:
Grab a Puerto Escondido Airport rental car and discover Puerto Escondido and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Puerto Escondido Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) to central Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido Airport to the centre of Puerto Escondido has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM)
June is the most popular month for flights from Mexicali Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Puerto Escondido in March.
Before locking in your flight from Mexicali Airport to Puerto Escondido Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Puerto Escondido, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MXL to PXM in December. Average temperatures are between 19ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Puerto Escondido. Around 451 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
If there's time to check out another corner of Mexico, consider Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 467 kilometres north-west of Puerto Escondido. Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden are key reasons to visit.
