Flying from Mexico City to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Mexico City. Explore your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) when organising your flight from Mexico City to Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
Gold Coast is 16 hours ahead of Mexico City. Gold Coast Airport is located in Gold Coast, which operates on the UTC+10 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Mexico City to OOL, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
From central Mexico City, MEX is approximately 8 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Gold Coast Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base? Before your flight from Mexico City to OOL, consider checking in to Verticca Hotel.
About Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mexico City to Gold Coast Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near OOL instead:
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport to central Gold Coast takes around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
For a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Gold Coast Airport, $992 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from $2,628. These are currently the lowest fares but may change depending on availability.
To find flight tickets from Mexico City to OOL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Gold Coast Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Gold Coast in April when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Gold Coast. The warmest month is January. Lock in your flights from Mexico City to OOL during then and you can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Gold Coast Airport in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 20ºC.
More about Gold Coast
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Gold Coast right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Gold Coast Airport:
One of the best ways to get to know Gold Coast is to explore its leading attractions. Some highlights include SkyPoint Observation Deck, Dolphins in Paradise and Southport Magistrates Court.
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