Traveling from Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Mexico City's main airports, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM) leaving from either of these.
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport flight.
Tampico (where General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport is located) and Mexico City share the UTC-6 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
The busiest route is from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM), with 30 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from MEX to TAM is the 7:35am Aeromexico option. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 9:15pm with Aeromexico.
To ensure you get on your flight from Mexico City to TAM, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Go straight to your destination from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM) operate from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport with Aeromexico. This top carrier offers services from MEX.
Most travelers choose to fly with Aeromexico from MEX to TAM.
Aeromexico stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 91.01% of services landing on schedule.
Located around 13 kilometers from the center of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MEX land on schedule 84% of the time.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Planning to leave from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)? Direct Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM) plane tickets are available from here.
From NLU, direct flights from Mexico City to TAM are offered by VivaAerobus.
On the NLU to TAM route, Viva Aerobus is the airline most travelers rely on.
Viva Aerobus is the most punctual carrier operating flights between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport.
You can arrive at NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours to travel the 56 kilometers or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to TAM flight is much easier when you stay close to Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
About General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM)
Book a hotel close to TAM if you have a late flight from Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport. Pick one of these options and call it a night faster:
Getting from General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM) to central Tampico
From General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport, central Tampico is around 11 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city center by car.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM)
Currently, AED 124 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 340. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Mexico City to TAM, book your plane ticket four months before your departure date.
Organize your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM)
November is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport (TAM), while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Tampico based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Mexico City to TAM plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tampico to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Tampico
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Tampico right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to General Francisco Javier Mina Intl Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. La Cueva Pintada, Plaza de Armas Tampico and La Rueda de Tampico are attractions you won't want to skip in Tampico.
Explore more of Mexico
Tampico has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you should also see. About 209 kilometers northwest of Tampico, a visit to Ciudad Victoria will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pinacoteca De Tamaulipas and Ciudad Victoria Cathedral.
Around 257 kilometers south of Tampico, Pachuca de Soto is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cristo Rey, Mirador Cristo Rey and Bioparque Convivencia Pachuca.
