Traveling from Mexico City to Valencia Airport (VLC): What you need to know
Mexico City has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Valencia Airport (VLC) departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Valencia Airport is located in Valencia. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Mexico City.
Your flight from Mexico City to VLC won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Mexico City to VLC leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
MEX is about 8 kilometers from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Valencia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport has a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from MEX make it to their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 40 kilometers from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Relax before your Mexico City to VLC flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
67.58% of all departures from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Valencia Airport (VLC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mexico City to Valencia Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near VLC instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Valencia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Click and Rent and explore beyond Valencia's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Valencia Airport flight.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
Valencia Airport is about 10 kilometers from central Valencia. The time it takes to get there by car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Valencia Airport (VLC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Valencia Airport is AED 1,201. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 2,208. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Mexico City to VLC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Affordable Mexico City to Valencia Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Mexico City to VLC.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Valencia Airport (VLC)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Valencia. July is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Valencia Airport (VLC), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Mexico City to VLC flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Valencia to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Valencia Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Valencia
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Valencia Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Valencia:
City of Arts and Sciences and Plaza del Ayuntamiento are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Valencia to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Barrio del Carmen.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Valencia. Around 241 kilometers away to the north, well-known attractions include Plaza España, Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador.
Around 153 kilometers north-west of Valencia, Cuenca is another favorite stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Hanging Houses of Cuenca, Hanging Houses of Cuenca and Historic Walled Town of Cuenca.