Flying from Beijing to Mexico City: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Beijing to Mexico City. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the main airports in Beijing.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's major entry points.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is 14 hours behind Beijing.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Beijing to Mexico City flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Mexico City
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Beijing to Mexico City flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from Beijing to Mexico City.
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
We make it a breeze to book a Beijing to Mexico City flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Central Beijing to PEK is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 40 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Mexico City, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
79.67% of flights that take off from Beijing Capital International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your Beijing to Mexico City flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Daxing International Airport and Mexico City:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
PKX is around 48 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Beijing to Mexico City? Relax in a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your trip officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
The majority of flights that depart Daxing International Airport make it to their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 89%.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is approximately 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Beijing to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and explore beyond Mexico City's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The centre of Mexico City is around 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). As soon as your flight from Beijing to Mexico City has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Unpack your bags here after your flight from Beijing to Mexico City and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from NLU one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
April is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Mexico City, while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Mexico City based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Beijing to Mexico City tickets, think about the 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 cheap flights from Beijing to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Mexico City right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Beijing to Mexico City:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are major attractions which should feature on every Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. About 21 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, a visit to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
