Flying from Mexico City to Stockholm: what you need to know
Mexico City is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Stockholm departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU).
Stockholm has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Hop off the plane at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) or Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Stockholm's timezone is UTC+1, making Stockholm seven hours ahead of Mexico City.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Mexico City to Stockholm flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Stockholm
To find cheap Mexico City to Stockholm flights, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to Stockholm is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a sweet deal.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing Mexico City to Stockholm flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City to Stockholm? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Benito Juarez International Airport:
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from MEX.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
Getting the crew to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to Stockholm is much easier when you stay close to Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Consider booking a room at Verticca Hotel the night before flying out.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The distance from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
Reserve a hotel near ARN if you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Stockholm. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo to explore Stockholm and beyond.
Booking your ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
As soon as your flight from Mexico City to Stockholm has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Stockholm is approximately 8 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 55 minutes.
There are some great places to call home for the night near BMA. Settle in and get cosy after your Mexico City to Stockholm flight at any of these well-located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Bromma Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from BMA four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) is around 88 kilometres from central Stockholm. It'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from Mexico City to Stockholm.
If you're using public transport, the journey will take you around 1 hour 50 minutes.
If you'd like to go from the runway to rest mode in the fastest time possible, stay close to NYO. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is a quick ride away and a good option if you've reserved a late Mexico City to Stockholm flight.
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next part of your journey with a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. Budget, Hertz and Sixt will get you on the road.
Rental agencies sometimes offer deals for early bookings, so secure your ride from NYO a few weeks ahead of your flight from Mexico City to Stockholm. Plan ahead and your wallet will thank you.
Best time to go to Stockholm
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Mexico City to Stockholm. June is the busiest month to travel to Stockholm. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your Mexico City to Stockholm tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Stockholm, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Stockholm in January when temperatures average between -8ºC and 5ºC.
More about Stockholm
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Stockholm, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Stockholm:
Vasa Museum and Stockholm Palace are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Stockholm itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Djurgarden.
Explore more of Sweden
Stockholm has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Sweden you should also see. Around 64 kilometres north-west of Stockholm, a visit to Uppsala will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Stenhagens utsiktsplats, Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Sweden, consider Sollentuna, about 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm. Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd are among its highlights.
