Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 10 hours 50 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Mexico City.
Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt. Based in the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is seven hours behind Frankfurt.
The busiest route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). You can select from seven weekly services between these two airports. Lufthansa offers a 13:35 departure between FRA and MEX.
Allow plenty of time to make your FRA to Mexico City flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Begin your journey at FRA and travel straight to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Frankfurt Airport to Mexico City tickets.
Look out for promotions from Lufthansa. This airline has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Mexico City.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from FRA to Mexico City with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
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Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near FRA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Mexico City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
74% of flights that depart Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Mexico City
420 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 723 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from FRA to Mexico City if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt Airport to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from FRA to Mexico City.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) is around 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. Following your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in around 2 hours.
Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Check in here after your FRA to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from NLU one week in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Mexico City. September is the busiest month for a trip to Mexico City. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Mexico City is May, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Frankfurt Airport to Mexico City plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to Mexico City in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Mexico City, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Puebla is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. No journey is complete without dropping by Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.