Flying from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from El Dorado International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Bogota.
Take your pick of 264 weekly El Dorado International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flights. The 01:10 departure with Aeromexico is the earliest flight you can take. AVIANCA operates the last service of the day at 23:20.
To ensure you catch your BOG to MEX flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from El Dorado International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Mexico City (and then other corners of Mexico) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Aeromexico.
Aeromexico ranks as the top on-time carrier for BOG to MEX flights, with 80.79% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from El Dorado International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BOG and MEX:
Tocumen International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
El Salvador International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
At the moment, $191 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way El Dorado International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $277. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from BOG to MEX by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from El Dorado International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BOG to MEX.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from El Dorado International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Of all flights departing from El Dorado International Airport, 72.09% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Bogota to El Dorado International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BOG? If you're catching an early flight from El Dorado International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an El Dorado International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Explore without limits with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and experience more of Mexico City and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
July is the busiest month for flights from El Dorado International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Mexico City in April.
Book your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Mexico City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOG to MEX in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you should also see. Around 21 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, a trip to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another favourite stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
