Travelling from Mexico City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Mexico City. Check out your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU).
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is located in Asuncion. The city runs on the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours ahead of Mexico City.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Mexico City to ASU.
During peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Mexico City to ASU that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEX and ASU include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kms (5 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Benito Juarez International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MEX make it to their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Break up your flight from Mexico City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport with a stop at Tocumen International Airport (PTY). One of the main stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and ASU, it's a good opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
You can get to NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kms (25 miles) or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to ASU flight is a lot easier when you stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel gives you a head start on the journey.
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near ASU and shut your eyes sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Silvio Pettirossi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Sixt or Alamo to explore Asuncion and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is £202. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £378. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Mexico City to ASU. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Mexico City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Mexico City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
April is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Asuncion based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Mexico City to ASU plane ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Asuncion to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Asuncion
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Asuncion:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Centro Cultural Guaraní, Museum of Fine Arts (Museo de Bellas Artes) and Catholic church of the Recoleta are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Asuncion itinerary.
Explore more of Paraguay
Asuncion is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Paraguay waiting to be discovered. About 290 kms (180 miles) east of Asuncion, a trip to Ciudad del Este will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Iguacu, Represa Hidroelectrica Itaipu Binacional and Itaipu binacional.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Paraguay, consider Encarnacion, roughly 290 kms (180 miles) south-east of Asuncion. Plaza de Armas, San Jose Beach and Santuario de la Virgen de Itacua are key highlights.