Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is eight hours behind Helsinki, where Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located.
To avoid missing your HEL to Mexico City flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from HEL to Mexico City. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
HEL is about 16 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near HEL. Whether you have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 60.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Mexico City
Rs116,004 is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City flight. Return flight tickets start at Rs222,923. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from HEL to Mexico City if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City ticket.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near MEX if you're coming in on a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City. Select one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Travel at your own speed with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and see more of Mexico City and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from HEL to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is around 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). After your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 55 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Unpack your bag and relax not long after your HEL to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is a short 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 companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from NLU one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Visit Mexico City during high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Before booking a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from HEL to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Mexico City must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel about 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to tick off its top sights. From Teatro Degollado to Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another corner of Mexico, head for Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are the start of reasons to visit.
