Flying from Mexico City to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
Mexico City has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in New Delhi. The city operates in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you get on your flight from Mexico City to DEL, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing flights from Mexico City to DEL leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
MEX is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Indira Gandhi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Break up your flight from Mexico City to Indira Gandhi International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base and DEL are:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 1 hour and 46 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Kick back before your flight from Mexico City to DEL by staying at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
About Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Indira Gandhi International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near DEL:
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central New Delhi. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
For a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Indira Gandhi International Airport, P31,801 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just P59,907. These are currently the lowest fares but may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from Mexico City to DEL, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Mexico City to Indira Gandhi International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Indira Gandhi International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit New Delhi in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for New Delhi. The warmest month is May. Book your flights from Mexico City to DEL sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 43ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Indira Gandhi International Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about New Delhi
Start your New Delhi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Indira Gandhi International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. India Gate, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Jantar Mantar are attractions you won't want to skip in New Delhi.
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