Flying from Mexico City to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): What you need to know
Mexico City is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Copenhagen is seven hours ahead of Mexico City. Copenhagen Airport is located in Copenhagen, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Mexico City to CPH, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive 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 CPH. Just uncheck '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 airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Copenhagen Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 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 CPH flight, check yourself in to Verticca Hotel.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Copenhagen Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CPH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Copenhagen Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Sixt and explore beyond Copenhagen's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Copenhagen Airport flight.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Copenhagen. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Copenhagen Airport is 307 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 644 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to CPH. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Mexico City to Copenhagen Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
June is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Copenhagen Airport (CPH). Visit Copenhagen in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Mexico City to CPH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Copenhagen, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Copenhagen Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Copenhagen
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Copenhagen Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Copenhagen:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Kopenhagen, The Little Mermaid and Rosenborg Castle are attractions you won't want to skip in Copenhagen.
Explore more of Denmark
Copenhagen has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Denmark just waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres west of Copenhagen, a trip to Odense will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like H.C. Andersen Quarter, HC Andersens Hus and Rose Garden.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Denmark, head for Aalborg, roughly 225 kilometres north-west of Copenhagen. Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, Church of Our Saviour and Aalborg Havnefront are highlights.
