Flying from Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Mexico City's main airports, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Explore the options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) setting off from either of these bases.
1 hour 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport flight.
Mexico City and Nuevo Laredo (where Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
The most popular route is from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD). Take your pick of 4 direct services every week. Aeromexico operates a 7:30am departure between MEX and NLD.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Mexico City to NLD. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like September? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) can be booked from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport with Aeromexico. This top carrier operates departures from MEX.
Aeromexico is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from MEX to NLD.
With an impressive 97.14% of services arriving as planned, Aeromexico is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kms (8 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
You can book a direct Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) plane ticket with departures from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Work out whether departing from NLU makes the most sense for you.
Take a direct flight from Mexico City to NLD with VivaAerobus. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of NLU.
Viva Aerobus is the go-to airline for bookings on the NLU to NLD route.
With 72.58% of its services landing on schedule, Viva Aerobus is the most punctual carrier flying between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport.
You can reach NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours to travel the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
Unwind before your Mexico City to NLD flight at a hotel close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
76% of all departures from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near NLD and hit the pillow fast:
Getting from Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) to central Nuevo Laredo
Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport to central Nuevo Laredo is roughly 3 kms (2 miles). If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD)
£15 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport. Return flights start from £33. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Mexico City to NLD, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD)
March is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD). Visit Nuevo Laredo in October if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Nuevo Laredo is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 40ºC. Book your Mexico City to NLD plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC and 24ºC.
More about Nuevo Laredo
Start your Nuevo Laredo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Nuevo Laredo Quetzalcoatl International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Plaza Benito Juarez, Reyes Meza Museum and Catedral Del Espíritu Santo are popular attractions which should feature on every Nuevo Laredo itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Nuevo Laredo, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Journey about 209 kms (130 miles) south to Monterrey to tick off its leading attractions. From Van Gogh Expo Monterrey (The Immersive Experience) to Museum of Contemporary Art in Monterrey and Basilica de la Virgen de Guadalupe, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) southwest of Nuevo Laredo, Saltillo is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Museo de la Revolucion Mexicana, Plaza de Armas and Catedral Santiago Apóstol.
