Flying from Mexico City to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): What you need to know
Mexico City is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Florence is seven hours ahead of Mexico City. Firenze-Peretola Airport is located in Florence, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Mexico City to FLR, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to FLR. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Firenze-Peretola Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can arrive at NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Mexico City to FLR flight at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.58%.
About Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Firenze-Peretola Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near FLR:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight.
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
The centre of Florence is about 6 kilometres from Firenze-Peretola Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Firenze-Peretola Airport is $497. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $932. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Mexico City to FLR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Mexico City to Firenze-Peretola Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Florence. July is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Mexico City to FLR flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Florence to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Firenze-Peretola Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Florence
Start your Florence trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Firenze-Peretola Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Brunelleschi's Dome, David of Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery are highlights which should feature on every Florence itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Florence, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Travel about 241 kilometres south-east to Rome to tick off its leading sights. From Visiting the Pope at St. Peter's Basilica Church to St. Peter's Square and Sistine Chapel, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Milan is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Florence. No trip is complete without a visit to The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.