Travelling from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located in Sydney. Based in the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is 17 hours behind Sydney.
To avoid missing your SYD to Mexico City flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from SYD to Mexico City with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
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Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Sydney, SYD can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near SYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Mexico City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, data shows 66% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Mexico City
The best price we've seen for a one-way Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Mexico City flight is 504 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.016 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from SYD to Mexico City. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Finding cheap tickets from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Mexico City is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest fares across every month and pick up an incredible deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SYD to Mexico City by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 13 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near MEX if you're coming in on a late flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Mexico City. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from SYD to Mexico City.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is about 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). After your flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Mexico City has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 2 hours on public transport.
Verticca Hotel is one accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Drop your bags here after your SYD to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU will save you money.
Best time to go to Mexico City
September is the busiest month for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Mexico City. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Mexico City in November.
The warmest month in Mexico City is May, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Mexico City plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Mexico City, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are leading attractions which should feature on every Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mexico City, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel about 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to check off its popular sights. From Guadalajara Cathedral to Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Mexico, head for Puebla, about 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla are key highlights.