Flying from Mexico City to Singapore: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Mexico City. Explore your options leaving from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) when organising your flight from Mexico City to Singapore.
Touch down in Singapore at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP).
The timezone in Singapore is UTC+8, which is 14 hours ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you make it on your Mexico City to Singapore flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a popular month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Singapore
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap Mexico City to Singapore flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it simple to book a Mexico City to Singapore flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
MEX is about 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Mexico City Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Singapore, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MEX arrive on schedule 84% of the time.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
You can reach NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Mexico City to Singapore, unwind in one of these hotels near Felipe Angeles International Airport:
76% of flights departing Felipe Angeles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Singapore. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to SIN if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Singapore. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Singapore Changi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Sixt or Green Motion to explore Singapore and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Singapore Changi Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
The centre of Singapore is around 14 kilometres from Seletar Airport (XSP). After your flight from Mexico City to Singapore has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near XSP. Settle in and get cosy after your Mexico City to Singapore flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Singapore
June is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Singapore. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Singapore in March.
The warmest month in Singapore is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 31ºC. Book your Mexico City to Singapore ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Singapore around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Singapore
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Singapore right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Singapore:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and Merlion are leading attractions which should feature on any good Singapore itinerary.