Flying from Mexico City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Mexico City. Explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is 6 hours ahead of Mexico City. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh.
Your flight from Mexico City to EDI won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from Mexico City to EDI leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will show you the best route and your public transport options.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Edinburgh Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Santa Lucia Air Force Base and EDI:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 1 hour and 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not include another night away at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base? Before your flight from Mexico City to EDI, consider checking in to Verticca Hotel.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Edinburgh Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
₹ 39,222 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Edinburgh Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 81,536. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get flight tickets from Mexico City to EDI if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Mexico City to Edinburgh Airport. June is the busiest month for a trip to Edinburgh. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Book your flights from Mexico City to EDI in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Travel in January if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Mexico City to Edinburgh Airport.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Edinburgh right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Edinburgh Airport:
Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Edinburgh to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Museum of Scotland.
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