Flying from Mexico City to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID): What you need to know
The first chapter of your trip begins 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 Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID) taking off from either of these bases.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours. On average, that's the duration of a direct Mexico City to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport flight.
Mexico City and Merida (where Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you arrive.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID) is the most popular route. There are 86 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with VivaAerobus at 11:50pm. Choose the first MEX to MID departure operated by Volaris at 3:30am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Your flight from Mexico City to MID won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
At MEX, you'll find a good selection of carriers that offer direct flights from Mexico City to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport, including:
The top choice among passengers flying between MEX and MID is Aeromexico.
Aeromexico is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MEX land at their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Catching a flight out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)? Direct Mexico City to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
When jetting off from NLU, you'll have a choice of airlines that offer direct flights from Mexico City to MID. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these:
VivaAerobus has the largest share of bookings on the NLU to MID route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport, Aeromexico has the best on-time performance.
You can get to NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
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Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.
About Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MID and hit the pillow fast:
Pick up a Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport rental car and explore Merida and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and INFINITY RENT are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Mexico City to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport flight.
Getting from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID) to central Merida
Central Merida is roughly 8 kilometres from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
P1,213 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport. Return flights start from P1,459. These fares may change depending on demand.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID). July is when most people travel to Merida. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
Book a Mexico City to MID plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Merida to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Merida
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Merida right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Chichen-itza Park, Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos and Nva. Chichen Itza Park are top attractions which should be on every Merida itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres east of Merida, a visit to Cancun will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Fuente de Kukulcan.
Campeche is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 153 kilometres south-west of Merida. No journey is complete without dropping by Old City Wall, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Campeche.