Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is 6 hours behind Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from EDI to Mexico City.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from EDI to Mexico City, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You won't need a visa for Mexico if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Travelling from central Edinburgh to EDI takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near EDI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Mexico City
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City is $686. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,354. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to Mexico City if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 24 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 57 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
As soon as your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Villa Granada is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Drop your bags here after your flight from EDI to Mexico City and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City. To skip the crowds, head for Mexico City in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from EDI to Mexico City in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Mexico City right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are must-do's during your Mexico City adventure.
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