Travelling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is eight hours ahead of Mexico City and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your MEX to ATH flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Benito Juarez International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEX and ATH:
London Heathrow Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is 334 €. A return fare is currently 683 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MEX to ATH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Landing cheap flights from MEX to ATH is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from MEX.
Benito Juarez International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MEX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Benito Juarez International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MEX to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.