Travelling from Mexico City to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Mexico City. Check out your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) when organising your flight from Mexico City to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA).
Varadero is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City. Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport is located in Varadero, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Mexico City to VRA, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving 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 a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Mexico City to VRA. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
From central Mexico City, MEX is around 5 miles away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
NLU is around 25 miles from central Mexico City. It'll take 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 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 VRA, consider staying at Verticca Hotel.
About Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
Hop off your flight from Mexico City to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a comfortable option a short journey from VRA, consider Villa Bahia Real.
Getting from Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA) to central Varadero
Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport is approximately 20 miles from central Varadero. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
Book a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport from £322 or travel return from just £1,401. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to lock in cheap tickets from Mexico City to VRA. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy more options for departure times and travel dates.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Mexico City to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Varadero, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Mexico City to VRA for August if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Varadero to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport in January when temperatures average between 17ºC and 28ºC.
More about Varadero
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Varadero:
Varadero Beach and Delfinario are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Varadero must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Ambrosio Cave.
