Travelling from Mexico City to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Mexico City has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt leaving from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
Hop off your plane in Frankfurt at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN).
Hop on a direct Mexico City to Frankfurt flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Mexico City.
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are seven weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt is with Lufthansa at 21:00. Go for the first MEX to FRA departure with Lufthansa at 19:50 to maximise your time in Frankfurt.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Mexico City to Frankfurt flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Frankfurt
Get cheap Mexico City to Frankfurt flights by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to Frankfurt. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt, you can depart from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX). Get from MEX to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) in one seamless trip.
Lufthansa is a well-known airline that offers direct Mexico City to Frankfurt plane tickets from MEX.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Mexico City to Frankfurt flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Mexico City Juarez International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
MEX is about 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Mexico City Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MEX land on schedule 84% of the time.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Take some time to stretch your legs during your Mexico City to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. Cancun Airport (CUN) is one of the options between Felipe Angeles International Airport and Frankfurt.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 2 hours. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt? Relax in a hotel near Felipe Angeles International Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Pick up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Frankfurt am Main Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
Once your flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 25 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 105 kilometres from Hahn Airport (HHN).
The journey will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt, rest your head at a hotel near HHN. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or long taxi lines. Pick up a Hahn Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from HHN four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
September is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Frankfurt. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Frankfurt in March.
Lock in a Mexico City to Frankfurt ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Frankfurt in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Frankfurt right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Educational institution Anne Frank, Main Tower and Staedel Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Germany you should also see. About 418 kilometres northeast of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.