Travelling from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is seven hours behind Hamburg, where Hamburg Airport is located. Mexico City observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to get on your HAM to Mexico City flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tick off a new city. When searching for plane tickets from HAM to Mexico City, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 10 kilometres from central Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near HAM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Mexico City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of all flights departing from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Mexico City
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Mexico City flight is 341 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 613 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from HAM to Mexico City. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a Hamburg Airport to Mexico City ticket.
There's no need to check in daily to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from HAM to Mexico City.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Hamburg Airport to Mexico City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Follow your own route with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and chase adventure across Mexico City and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from HAM to Mexico City can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Hamburg Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
You'll find a few terrific places to rest your head just a short drive from NLU. Get into relaxation mode at Verticca Hotel after your HAM to Mexico City flight.
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare rates and availability 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 wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Hamburg Airport to Mexico City. The city comes alive in peak season, but rates are typically higher and major attractions can be busy. Go to Mexico City in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Hamburg Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HAM to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Mexico City right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Hamburg Airport to Mexico City:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mexico City, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Journey around 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to check off its must-visit sights. From Teatro Degollado to Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Mexico, head for Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are the start of reasons to visit.
