How to find cheap flights to Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport is £327. A round-trip plane ticket to REX right now is £974.
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Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Reynosa, where Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines usually offer some great early bird deals.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Reynosa by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you compare prices for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are often cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport.
Best time to go to Reynosa
May is typically the cheapest month to board a flight to Reynosa.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to REX that suits your budget and schedule.
If you want to experience Reynosa at its busiest, book your flights to REX for July. Taking a trip during high seasons often means more to do and see compared to other times of the year.
Travel in March if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Reynosa are often less expensive.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Reynosa is warmest in August, with averages of between 25ºC and 39ºC.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 9ºC to 26ºC.
January comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Reynosa.
The wettest time of year is September. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around 11 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX): What you need to know
Get to Reynosa in a single trip with Viva Aerobus. Aeromexico also operates direct flights to Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport.
Aeromexico has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 88% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled, making it a smart pick when reserving your REX plane ticket.
When you touch down at REX, you'll be in the UTC-5 timezone.
City Express by Marriott Reynosa Aeropuerto is a comfortable stay within easy reach of Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport. Put your feet up here after your flight to REX.
Pick up a car hire in REX with leading brands such as Budget, Europcar and Green Motion. Turn the key and get ready to explore Reynosa and beyond.
Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport has an on-time performance of 64%. This percentage is a measure of how reliably flights from REX reach their destination as scheduled.
Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport is located in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Getting to central Reynosa from Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX)
The distance from REX to central Reynosa is about 11 kms (7 miles).
Once you've landed from your flight to REX, driving to the centre will take around 15 minutes.
If you want to stay near the action in Reynosa, book a room at one of these comfortable hotels:
Reynosa highlights
Step off your flight to Reynosa and find your way to these major attractions:
El Cristo de Reynosa.: Around 13 kms (8 miles) west of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Islandia Parque Acuatico: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 13 kms (8 miles) west of the heart of Reynosa.
How to get to Valle Hermoso from Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX)
The nearby city of Valle Hermoso is about 80 kms (50 miles) from REX. The drive to the centre in a ride-share or cab will take around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Travelling from Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX) to Ciudad Miguel Alemán
Ciudad Miguel Alemán is around 97 kms (60 miles) from Gen Lucio Blanco International Airport if you're going in that direction.
It'll take you 1 hour 35 minutes or so to drive to Ciudad Miguel Alemán.
Explore more of Mexico
There's plenty more of Mexico begging to be explored. Around 209 kms (130 miles) west of Reynosa, set off for Monterrey. On the must-do list? Start with Van Gogh Expo Monterrey (The Immersive Experience), Museum of Contemporary Art in Monterrey and Barrio Antiguo. The city's nearest major airport is Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY).
Saltillo fits right into any adventure through Mexico. You'll find it roughly 290 kms (180 miles) west of Reynosa. Centro de Saltillo, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe and Museo de la Revolucion Mexicana are visitor favourites.
Or set out for Guadalupe, roughly 209 kms (130 miles) west of Reynosa. Xochimilco Park, La casa azul and Teleferico and climb to Cerro de la Silla are among the many reasons to go.
