Traveling from Mexico City to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Mexico City. Explore your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO).
The timezone in Cali is UTC-5, which is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City. Alfonso B. Aragon Airport is located in Cali.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to CLO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from Mexico City to CLO departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
The distance from central Mexico City to MEX is around 8 kilometers. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest route, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Split up your flight from Mexico City to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base and CLO are:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 1 hour and 46 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not include an extra night away at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base? Before your flight from Mexico City to CLO, think about staying at Verticca Hotel.
About Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO)
Touching down on a late flight from Mexico City to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport? Collect your bags and head directly to a hotel. Two good options close to CLO are Hotel Sin Escala and Hotel Royal Elim Internacional.
Getting from Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO) to central Cali
Alfonso B. Aragon Airport is approximately 21 kilometers from the center of Cali. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO)
$155 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport. Return flights start from $275. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Mexico City to CLO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Mexico City to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport (CLO)
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Mexico City to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Cali, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Cali is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Mexico City to CLO in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cali
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cali right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Alfonso B. Aragon Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are highlights which should feature on any good Cali itinerary.
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