Travelling from Mexico City to Brasilia International Airport (BSB): What you need to know
Brasilia International Airport is located in Brasilia. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you get on your flight from Mexico City to BSB, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to explore a new city or just take a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Mexico City to BSB, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is an option when you're setting off from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mexico City to Brasilia International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Break up your flight from Mexico City to Brasilia International Airport with a stop at Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). A major stopover between Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport and BSB, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 2 hours. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Relax before your Mexico City to BSB flight at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Brasilia International Airport, few things top 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 options near BSB:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Brasilia International Airport flight.
Getting from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to central Brasilia
Brasilia International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Brasilia. The time it takes to get there in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
208 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Brasilia International Airport. A return flight starts at 475 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Mexico City to BSB. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Mexico City to Brasilia International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Mexico City to BSB.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Mexico City to Brasilia International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
September is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Brasilia International Airport (BSB). Visit Brasilia in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Mexico City to BSB plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in Brasilia, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July has temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Brasilia International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Brasilia
Start your Brasilia trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Brasilia International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Brasilia when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Cathedral of Brasília followed by Itamaraty Palace and Museu Nacional.
Explore more of Brazil
Goiania is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Brasilia. Around 177 kilometres away to the southwest, top sights here include Museum of Art de Goiania, Vaca Brava Park and Jardim Botânico de Goiânia.
Aparecida de Goiânia is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 177 kilometres southwest of Brasilia. No journey is complete without visiting Mutirama Park, Cachoeira Serra das Areias and Aquashow.