Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is seven hours behind Rome.
Take your pick of seven weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flights. The 22:05 departure with Aeromexico is the earliest you can take. Aeromexico operates the latest service of the day at 23:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your FCO to MEX flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Mexico City (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a cinch with Aeromexico. This popular airline has direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Aeromexico on this route.
With a dependable 80.0% of services landing on schedule, Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier operating FCO to MEX flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. These are the top stopovers between FCO and MEX:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Rs95,159 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs232,876. These prices can change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from FCO to MEX, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from FCO to MEX is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of all flights leaving Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Rome to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to FCO:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Book a hotel close to MEX if you're taking a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and explore Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport to central Mexico City has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Mexico City in April.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FCO to MEX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel about 21 kilometres north-east to Ecatepec de Morelos to check off its top sights. From Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan to mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.