$212 Cheap flight deals from Mexico City (MEX) to Barranquilla (BAQ)

Flights from Mexico City

Mexico City provides a stunning blend of modern and traditional Mexican life. When you're flying on cheap flights from Mexico City with Orbitz.com, you'll be travelling from the Benito Juarez International Airport. The airport is approximately 8 miles from the city center, and offers flights to cities across North America, South America and Asia. Aeromexico's central hub is located at the airport's main address, Cap. Piloto Aviador Carlos León, Peñón de Los Baños, along with international airlines including Air Canada, Air France, Alaskan Air, American Airlines and British Airways.

Parking at the Airport

Long-term parking is available at off-site locations for a fee that varies by location. Each of these sites provides shuttle bus service to and from the airport itself. Guests looking to drop off flyers or park for a short term can use the parking garages located at the airport's two terminals. Parking charges at the terminals range from 25 to 50 Mexican pesos per hour, or approximately $2 to $4.

Mexico City Airport Transportation

Transportation to the airport is available through taxi services, the local subway and the city bus. Taxi services charge by time and distance, and rates from the city center typically run up to approximately 100 pesos, or $8. The subway provides quick access to the city center with continuing routes to other parts of Mexico City, and each metro ticket costs a mere 3 pesos. The subway can be extremely crowded during the busy morning and evening hours. Bus service is available from outlying cities to the airport, with fees varying based on your destination. Let Orbitz.com be your planner when you are looking to budget travel expenses along with your accommodations and flights.

Dining Options at the Airport

Dining options at the airport range from standard fast-food fare, including burgers and smoothies, to traditional Mexican cuisines. Restaurants are located near the small rail service that links the two terminals of the airport, and prices range from 50 to 250 pesos, or approximately $4 to $20, for most dishes. Several 7-Eleven locations provide cheap snacks, and travelers can stop in at Bar 21 or Baron Rojo for a drink and warm food while waiting for their cheap flights from Mexico City.

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport

Orbitz.com can quickly find cheap flights to Barranquilla. The website searches domestic and international flight combinations to find low-fare tickets. The Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport is located in Soledad, seven miles from Barranquilla, the capital of the Atlantico department of Colombia. Eight airlines service the airport, including Avianca, EasyFly, LAN Colombia and Viva Colombia.

Transportation from the Airport

The airport houses four car-rental companies-Premier, National Car Rental, Localiza and Hertz-if you want your own form of transportation. In fact, you can save money if you purchase your rental car and flight in a package on Orbitz.com. Airport Taxi provides taxi service to passengers, 24 hours per day. The domestic and international arrivals both have taxi offices located near the exit doors. Buses are also available to transport passengers to various parts of Barranquilla.

Climate in Barranquilla

Barranquilla has a tropical savanna climate. The weather stays hot year-round. The daily low temperatures average in the mid-70s, and the high daily temperatures average in the low 90s. The rainy season runs from April to November. You might want to avoid these months when you use Orbitz.com to book your trip; it's common for the streets to flood badly in some areas of town.

Highlights and Attractions

If you like impressive architecture, visit the Iglesia de San Nicolas, the Teatro Amira de la Rosa and take a walk through the El Prado neighborhood. The city is also filled with museums. If you like trains, check out the small museum in the old Aduana building. It's easy to use Orbitz.com to find cheap flights to Barranquilla, and the website also offers a variety of vacation packages that could save you money.