Flying from Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Frankfurt. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) leaving from here.
Expect to be travelling for 12 hours 10 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport flight.
Mexico City is seven hours behind Frankfurt. Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City, which follows the UTC-6 timezone.
The busiest route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Choose from 7 direct services every week. Lufthansa operates a 1:35pm departure between FRA and MEX.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Frankfurt to MEX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a popular month like September? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can find a direct flight from Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
You can get away on a direct flight from Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport with Lufthansa. This popular airline operates services from FRA.
Lufthansa ranks first in bookings for flights from FRA to MEX.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 65.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Frankfurt to MEX leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 20 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
74% of flights that depart Frankfurt Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is a popular option between Frankfurt Hahn Airport and MEX.
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Frankfurt to MEX flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Frankfurt Hahn Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Frankfurt Hahn Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
About Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEX if you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport flight.
Getting from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
From Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, central Mexico City is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is $703. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,086. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Frankfurt to MEX, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
September is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Plan your visit to Mexico City in November for a quieter experience.
Book a Frankfurt to MEX plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are top sights which should be on every Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Journey about 105 kilometres southeast to Puebla to check off its popular sights. From Zócalo de Puebla to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Mexico, consider Morelia, about 225 kilometres west of Mexico City. Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe., Palacio Municipal de Morelia and The Aqueduct are the start of reasons to visit.
