Travelling from Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport to Mexico City and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is one hour behind Reynosa, where Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). You can choose from 18 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from REX to MEX is the 07:58 Aeromexico option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 19:29 with Aeromexico.
Leave plenty of time to catch your REX to Mexico City flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Start your journey at REX and travel nonstop to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). That will be your arrival point when searching for Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport to Mexico City tickets.
Keep an eye out for deals with Aeromexico. This airline operates direct flights from Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport to Mexico City.
To get to REX from central Reynosa, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. It's roughly 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of arriving at the airport on time. If you're searching for somewhere to stay before your flight from Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport to Mexico City, consider City Express by Marriott Reynosa Aeropuerto. It's an easy drive from REX.
63.69% of flights that depart Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Mexico City
₹ 4,436 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is ₹ 10,188. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap flights from REX to Mexico City by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for scoring cheap Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport to Mexico City tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Pick up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from REX to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The centre of Mexico City is around 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). After your flight from Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Unpack your bag and relax not long after your REX to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfortable accommodation option is an easy drive from NLU.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU will help you save.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport to Mexico City. The city comes alive during high season, but rates are generally higher and major attractions can get crowded. Visit Mexico City in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport to Mexico City flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from REX to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport to Mexico City, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Mexico, consider Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are the start of reasons to visit.
