Flying from Buenos Aires to Mexico City: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Buenos Aires. Explore your options leaving from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when searching for a flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City.
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's chief entry points.
Around 9 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Buenos Aires to Mexico City flight.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is three hours behind Buenos Aires.
To ensure you don't miss your Buenos Aires to Mexico City flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Travelling over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Mexico City
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Buenos Aires to Mexico City flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is around 6 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Of the departures from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport, 64% land on time at their destination.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can catch a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City out of Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Start your journey at EZE and touch down at Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX).
You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Mexico City plane ticket with Aeromexico. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of EZE.
Break up your Buenos Aires to Mexico City flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport and Mexico City include:
Bogota Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport:
78% of flights departing Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City. Book one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Follow your own route with a Mexico City Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and venture far and wide through Mexico City and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Mexico City Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Buenos Aires to Mexico City flight.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
The trip will take approximately 2 hours on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near NLU. Tuck yourself in after your Buenos Aires to Mexico City flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Felipe Angeles International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and be on your way in a flash.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means better deals and a wider selection of vehicles.
Mexico City Atizapan Airport (AZP)
Hop off your flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City and head straight for your hotel or start checking out the attractions right away. Central Mexico City is about 3 kilometres from Mexico City Atizapan Airport (AZP).
If you'd like a certain type of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at getting what you want. Secure your ride from AZP a few weeks ahead of your flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City. June is the busiest month to travel to Mexico City. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
Book a Buenos Aires to Mexico City ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Mexico City in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Buenos Aires to Mexico City:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, National Museum of Anthropology and Frida Kahlo Museum are essential stops on your Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 21 kilometres northeast of Mexico City, a trip to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another favourite stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Guadalajara's Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KAHLO.
