Flying from Beijing to Mexico City: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Beijing. Explore your options leaving from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) when booking your flight from Beijing to Mexico City.
Touch down in Mexico City at Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is 14 hours behind Beijing.
Give yourself enough time to make your Beijing to Mexico City flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Mexico City
To pick up cheap Beijing to Mexico City flights, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Beijing to Mexico City is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and pick up an awesome deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Beijing to Mexico City by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your Beijing to Mexico City flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Beijing to Mexico City flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
PEK is around 26 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Beijing Capital Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Beijing to Mexico City or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
81% of flights leaving Beijing Capital Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from PEK.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Break up your Beijing to Mexico City flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Beijing Daxing Airport and Mexico City are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
PKX is about 40 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Beijing to Mexico City? Kick back in a hotel near Beijing Daxing Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
Flights from Beijing Daxing Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 87% of them landing on schedule.
Arriving in Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 6 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
Book a hotel near MEX if you have a late flight from Beijing to Mexico City. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Mexico City Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and see more of Mexico City and beyond.
Booking your ride from Mexico City Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. Once you've hopped off your flight from Beijing to Mexico City, it takes approximately 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 2 hours or so.
After your flight from Beijing to Mexico City, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to NLU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or taxi lines. Grab a Felipe Angeles International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from NLU one week in advance often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Mexico City Atizapan Airport (AZP)
After your flight from Beijing to Mexico City has landed, the city centre is probably where you're headed next. Mexico City Atizapan Airport (AZP) is around 3 kilometres from central Mexico City.
If you're hoping for a particular kind of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at getting your first choice. Reserve your ride from AZP at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Beijing to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
June is the most popular month for flights from Beijing to Mexico City. To escape the crowds, go to Mexico City in March.
The warmest month in Mexico City is May, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Beijing to Mexico City ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap flights from Beijing to Mexico City around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Mexico City right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Beijing to Mexico City:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, National Museum of Anthropology and Frida Kahlo Museum are must-visits when exploring Mexico City.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Guadalajara's Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KAHLO.