Travelling from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. Based in the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is eight hours behind Athens.
Leave enough time to get on your ATH to Mexico City flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for plane tickets from ATH to Mexico City, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
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ATH is about 19 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near ATH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Mexico City or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are all about convenience:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Mexico City
Rs128,257 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Mexico City flight. Return plane tickets start at Rs237,243. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from ATH to Mexico City if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Mexico City is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to access the best prices across each month and land an incredible deal.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Mexico City. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from ATH to Mexico City.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. After your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 2 hours or so.
Unpack your bags not long after your ATH to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfortable accommodation option is an easy drive from NLU.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
September is the busiest month for flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Mexico City. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Mexico City in November.
Lock in a Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to Mexico City in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Mexico City, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are top sights which should feature on every Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've seen Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Mexico, consider Puebla, about 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla are among the biggest draws.