Travelling from Mexico City to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO): What you need to know
There are two main airports to jet off from in Mexico City. Check out your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when organising your flight from Mexico City to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO).
The timezone in Manaus is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of Mexico City. Eduardo Gomes International Airport is located in Manaus.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Mexico City to MAO.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Mexico City to MAO even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is an option when departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kms (5 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Benito Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from MEX make it to their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Work a stopover into your journey at Tocumen International Airport (PTY). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Mexico City to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) departing Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport.
You can get to NLU from the centre of Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey 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 MAO flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO)
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Getting from Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) to central Manaus
Eduardo Gomes International Airport to the centre of Manaus is about 30 miles. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO)
Right now, £177 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Eduardo Gomes International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £410. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Mexico City to MAO if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO)
June is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO). Visit Manaus in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Manaus is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to MAO plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Eduardo Gomes International Airport in June when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
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