Flying from Taipei to Mexico City: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Taipei to Mexico City. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the main airports in Taipei.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's primary gateways.
Mexico City is 14 hours behind Taipei and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Taipei to Mexico City flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Mexico City
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Taipei to Mexico City flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Taipei to Mexico City is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and pick up a fantastic deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on cheap flights from Taipei to Mexico City.
Find an affordable Taipei to Mexico City flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
TPE is about 32 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Taipei to Mexico City? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% land on time at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can reach TSA from the centre of Taipei in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Taipei to Mexico City, unwind in one of these hotels close to Taipei Songshan Airport:
The majority of flights that depart Taipei Songshan Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 91%.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 6 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Taipei to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and explore Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is about 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). As soon as your flight from Taipei to Mexico City has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 55 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 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. Settle in here after your flight from Taipei to Mexico City and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab lines. Grab a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from NLU one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Taipei to Mexico City. July is the busiest month to travel to Mexico City. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Book a Taipei to Mexico City ticket departing in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Taipei to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Mexico City right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Taipei to Mexico City:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are popular attractions which should be on any good Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No trip is complete without visiting Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
