Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is seven hours behind Cologne, where Cologne Bonn Airport is located. Mexico City follows the UTC-6 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your CGN to Mexico City flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When searching for flight tickets from CGN to Mexico City, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Cologne, CGN can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to CGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Mexico City, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Of all flights leaving Cologne Bonn Airport, 74.45% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Mexico City
Rs112,381 is currently the best price for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Mexico City flight. A return flight ticket starts from Rs216,070. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from CGN to Mexico City. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Scoring cheap tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Mexico City is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest prices across every month and snap up a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Book a hotel close to MEX if you're coming in on a late flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Mexico City. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and venture far and wide through Mexico City and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from CGN to Mexico City can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is about 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. After your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Unpack and relax not long after your CGN to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfortable accommodation option is a quick drive from NLU.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from NLU one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Before scheduling your flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Mexico City, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Mexico City offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Cologne Bonn Airport to Mexico City flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from CGN to Mexico City around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Mexico City, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are a couple of major attractions to add to your Mexico City must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Mexico City, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Journey around 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to tick off its leading attractions. From Teatro Degollado to Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Mexico, head for Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are among the biggest draws.
