Flying from Melbourne to Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU): what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) jetting off from here.
Mexico City is 17 hours behind Melbourne. Santa Lucia Air Force Base is located in Mexico City, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to NLU, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
From the centre of Melbourne, MEL is around 24 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Consider checking in to Villa Granada after touching down from your flight from Melbourne to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. It's a short drive from NLU and a good option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to central Mexico City
From Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport, Mexico City is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 46 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport, $858 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from $1,789. These are currently the lowest fares but may change depending on availability.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to get flight tickets from Melbourne to NLU. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a larger selection of flight times and travel dates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Melbourne to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when fares go down. Timing is key for finding flight tickets from Melbourne to NLU.
Customise your trip with filters. Choose the total duration, number of stops, and departure and arrival times to find the ideal flight from Melbourne to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
April is the quietest time to fly to Mexico City. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport.
Before booking a flight from Melbourne to NLU, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are essential stops on your Mexico City itinerary.
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