Travelling from Mexico City to Tokyo: what you need to know
Mexico City is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Tokyo departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
When it comes to working out where to land in Tokyo, Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) are the major entry points.
The average time for a direct Mexico City to Tokyo flight is 14 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 15 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are seven weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Mexico City to Tokyo is with ANA at 01:05. Choose the first MEX to NRT departure with ANA at 00:50 to fit in more activities on your first day in Tokyo.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Mexico City to Tokyo flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Tokyo
Book four months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Mexico City to Tokyo flights.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on plane tickets from Mexico City to Tokyo. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Tokyo jetting off from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX). Start your trip at MEX and touch down at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
Check out the promotions with ANA. This carrier offers direct Mexico City to Tokyo plane tickets from MEX.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for Mexico City to Tokyo flights departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near Mexico City Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Tokyo, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MEX land on schedule 84% of the time.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Mexico City to Tokyo? Relax in a hotel near Felipe Angeles International Airport before your trip officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Tokyo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near HND:
Grab a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car and Times are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport around three weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Tokyo flight.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) is around 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Mexico City to Tokyo, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour on public transport.
After your flight from Mexico City to Tokyo, tuck yourself in at a hotel near NRT. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental make collecting a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from NRT four weeks in advance often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.
The address for Tokyo Narita Airport is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
March is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Tokyo, while April is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Tokyo based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Mexico City to Tokyo ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap flights from Mexico City to Tokyo around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Tokyo right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Tokyo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. TOKYO SKYTREE, Sensho-ji and Ginza Central Street are major attractions which should feature on any good Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan you'll want to see. About 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a visit to Osaka will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.