Flying from Brussels to Mexico City: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Brussels. Explore your options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when organising your flight from Brussels to Mexico City.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's chief entry points.
Mexico City is seven hours behind Brussels and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your Brussels to Mexico City flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Mexico City
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Brussels to Mexico City flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Flying from Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing Brussels to Mexico City flights leaving from Brussels Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
BRU is about 8 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to Brussels Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Mexico City, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
71.97% of flights taking off from Brussels Airport land at their destination on time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Consider adding a stop at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). It's a popular stopover on a Brussels to Mexico City flight departing Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Use a longer layover to explore the city, or take advantage of a short break to get a snack at the airport.
CRL is around 48 kilometres from central Brussels. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Brussels to Mexico City, kick back in one of these hotels close to Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71.71%.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Brussels to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Following your flight from Brussels to Mexico City, it takes approximately 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
You'll find a few comfortable accommodation options within a quick drive of NLU. Ease into relaxation mode at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport after your Brussels to Mexico City flight.
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Mexico City
April is the quietest month for flights from Brussels to Mexico City, while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Mexico City based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Brussels to Mexico City ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap flights from Brussels to Mexico City in January if you like travelling 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 Brussels to Mexico City, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Mexico City must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres to the north-east, its top attractions include Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No journey is complete without dropping by Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.