Travelling from Mexico City to Brussels Airport (BRU): What you need to know
Mexico City has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Brussels Airport (BRU) taking off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Brussels Airport is located in Brussels. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you get on your flight from Mexico City to BRU, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to BRU. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Mexico City to Brussels Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX reach their destination on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to BRU flight, drop your bags at Verticca Hotel.
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.58%.
About Brussels Airport (BRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Brussels Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Pick up a Brussels Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own set of wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Brussels Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport to the centre of Brussels is around 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Brussels Airport (BRU)
323 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Brussels Airport. Return flights start from 611 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Mexico City to BRU if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Affordable Mexico City to Brussels Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Brussels Airport (BRU)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Brussels. July is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Brussels Airport (BRU), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Mexico City to BRU plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brussels to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Brussels Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Brussels
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Brussels right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Brussels Airport:
Your Brussels trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that are worth your time include Brussels Christmas Market, Grand Place and Atomium.
Explore more of Belgium
Ostend is just one of the many cities in Belgium waiting to be explored after you've experienced Brussels. Around 113 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Belgian Coast, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and The Crystal Ship.
Around 105 kilometres east of Brussels, Verviers is another favourite stop in Belgium. No visit is complete without checking out La Chocolaterie Darcis, Parc Peltzer and Plan d'eau des Clarisses.