Travelling from Mexico City to Matecana International Airport (PEI): What you need to know
Mexico City has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Matecana International Airport (PEI) heading out from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Matecana International Airport is located in Pereira. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Mexico City.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Mexico City to PEI. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Mexico City to PEI departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Matecana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Benito Juarez International Airport:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at El Dorado International Airport (BOG). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Mexico City to Matecana International Airport (PEI) departing Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Relax before your Mexico City to PEI 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.
When it comes to flight punctuality, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About Matecana International Airport (PEI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Matecana International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PEI:
Hit the road running by picking up a Matecana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Localiza or Tu Roll Rent a Car and explore beyond Pereira's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Matecana International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Currently, ₹ 17,344 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Matecana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 30,716. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to PEI. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Mexico City to Matecana International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Mexico City to Matecana International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Matecana International Airport (PEI). August is the most popular month to visit Pereira. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Pereira is February, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC. Book your Mexico City to PEI flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
August has temperatures of between 10ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Matecana International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Pereira
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Matecana International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Pereira:
Paisaje Cultural Cafetero and Reserva Natural, Termales de San Vicente are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Pereira travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Lugar De Contemplación Monte Tabor.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Pereira, now it's time to explore other parts of Colombia. Journey about 177 kilometres east to Bogota to check off its top sights. From Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria. To Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Cali is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Pereira. No trip is complete without seeing Swing Latino, Cristo Rey and El Retiro Park.
