Travelling from Melbourne to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): What you need to know
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is 17 hours behind Melbourne. Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is located in Mexico City.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to MEX.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MEX that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MEL and MEX include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to MEX flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport land at their destination right on cue. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near MEX and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Grab a Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport flight.
Getting from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Central Mexico City is around 13 kilometres from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Currently, Rs139,365 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs321,501. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to MEX, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
September is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), while April is the busiest. Pick 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. Book your Melbourne to MEX plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Zócalo and Historic Centre (Centro Historico) are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Mexico City must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
Puebla is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Mexico City. Around 105 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla.
Morelia is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 225 kilometres west of Mexico City. No journey is complete without experiencing Letras Morelia Catedral, Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. And Palacio Municipal de Morelia.