Travelling from Melbourne to Mexico City: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Mexico City leaving from here.
Touch down in Mexico City at Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, making Mexico City 17 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your Melbourne to Mexico City flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like December? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mexico City
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Melbourne to Mexico City flights if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Melbourne to Mexico City.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Melbourne to Mexico City flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Mexico City, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) is approximately 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Mexico City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Grab a Mexico City Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Mexico City Juarez International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Melbourne to Mexico City has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours or so.
There are some great places to call home for the night near NLU. Settle in and get cosy after your Melbourne to Mexico City flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Felipe Angeles International Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from NLU one week in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Mexico City Atizapan Airport (AZP)
The centre of Mexico City is about 3 kilometres from Mexico City Atizapan Airport (AZP). Settle into your hotel (or get a head start on exploring the city's top sights) after your flight from Melbourne to Mexico City.
If you're looking for a particular type of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting what you want. Book your ride from AZP at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Melbourne to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
June is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Mexico City. To skip the crowds, visit Mexico City in March.
Before locking in your Melbourne to Mexico City tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Mexico City, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. 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 hard to figure out where to start. Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, National Museum of Anthropology and Frida Kahlo Museum are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 21 kilometres northeast of Mexico City, a visit to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Mexico, consider Guadalajara, about 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. Guadalajara's Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KAHLO are among its highlights.