Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is six hours behind Bristol, where Bristol Airport is located. Mexico City observes the UTC-6 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your BRS to Mexico City flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from BRS to Mexico City. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Bristol, BRS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bristol Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BRS:
When it comes to Bristol Airport's on-time performance, 69.8% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Mexico City
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Mexico City flight is Rs116,696. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs246,929. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from BRS to Mexico City if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Bristol Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Explore without limits with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and discover more of Mexico City and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from BRS to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. After your flight from Bristol Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Settle in here after your BRS to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from NLU one week in advance often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Travel to Mexico City during peak season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Bristol Airport to Mexico City during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Bristol Airport to Mexico City flight ticket with a departure in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BRS to Mexico City in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Bristol Airport to Mexico City, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are just two of the big attractions to add to your Mexico City itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a visit to Guadalajara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
Puebla is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. No trip is complete without seeing Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.
