Flying from Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
Hop on a direct Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 10 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Mexico City. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt.
You can pick from 7 direct services each week between Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA). This is the most popular route, with Lufthansa offering a 7:50pm departure from MEX to FRA.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Mexico City to FRA.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Take the express route from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Direct flights from Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) are available from here.
When jetting out of MEX, you can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport with Lufthansa.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Lufthansa between MEX and FRA.
Among carriers operating on this route, Lufthansa has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Mexico City to FRA that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEX and FRA include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Break up your flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport with a stop at Cancun International Airport (CUN). A major connection between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and FRA, it's a good opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to FRA flight is easier when you stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near FRA and get cosy, quick:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and discover more of Frankfurt and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
The centre of Frankfurt is about 11 kilometres from Frankfurt Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Right now, ر.ق. 1,309 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,768. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to FRA.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). July is the peak month for travel to Frankfurt. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
Lock in a Mexico City to FRA flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Frankfurt right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt Airport:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Frankfurt when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Frankfurt Christmas Market followed by Frankfurt Book Fair and Holocaust Memorial.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Frankfurt, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Travel around 193 kilometres north-west to Essen to check off its popular sights. From PACT Zollverein to Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Germany, head for Stuttgart, roughly 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz are among the biggest draws.
