Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Mexico City is 11 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is seven hours behind Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located.
Pick from ten weekly services between Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). This is the most popular flight route.
To avoid missing your BCN to Mexico City flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Mexico City ticket. Begin your trip at BCN and arrive at Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Book your seat with Emirates. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Mexico City.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from BCN to Mexico City with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
BCN is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near BCN. Whether you have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Mexico City or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels put convenience first:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart BCN reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Mexico City
The best price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Mexico City flight is Rs113,152. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs225,218. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from BCN to Mexico City if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Mexico City across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BCN to Mexico City by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Mexico City.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEX:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from BCN to Mexico City.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Mexico City has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours or so.
Settle in and unpack not long after your BCN to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is a quick drive from NLU.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Mexico City
September is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Mexico City. To escape the crowds, visit Mexico City in November.
Lock in a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in May to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Mexico City right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Mexico City:
Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Zócalo are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Mexico City to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a visit to Guadalajara will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
Around 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City, Puebla is another favourite stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.