Travelling from Mexico City to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA): what you need to know
Mexico City has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport is located in Salvador. The city operates in the UTC-3 timezone and is 3 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Mexico City to SSA. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Finding a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to SSA is easy. Whether you're eager to potentially save money on your fare or discover a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore your options. A key stop when taking off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD).
MEX is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Break up your flight from Mexico City to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport with a stop at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). A major stopover between Santa Lucia Air Force Base and SSA, it's a good opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
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 getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base? Before your flight from Mexico City to SSA, consider checking in to Verticca Hotel.
About Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
Consider booking a hotel near SSA if you're taking a late flight from Mexico City to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) to central Salvador
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Salvador. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
P24,064 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. Return flights start from P37,240. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to lock in cheap tickets from Mexico City to SSA. You're more likely to land a great deal and have a larger selection of flight times and travel dates.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Salvador in April when it's quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Salvador. March is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Mexico City to SSA during then and you can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 29ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Salvador
Start your Salvador trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Pelourinho, Mercado Modelo and Museu de Arte Sacra da Universidade Federal da Bahia are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Salvador itinerary.
Complete your Salvador trip with a car rental
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