Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Around 10 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mexico City.
Mexico City is seven hours behind Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located. Mexico City observes the UTC-6 timezone.
With 14 flights a week between the two airports, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most popular route. KLM operates the earliest flight at 14:30. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from AMS to MEX is with Aeromexico at 22:15.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your AMS to Mexico City flight.
If you're traveling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
You can book a direct Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mexico City ticket. Start your journey at AMS and end it at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Take to the skies with Aeromexico. This popular airline operates direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mexico City.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When searching for flight tickets from AMS to Mexico City, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Amsterdam to AMS takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel near AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mexico City, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of all flights departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Mexico City
$415 is currently the best price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mexico City flight. A return flight ticket starts at $772. These prices can change depending on availability.
To secure cheap flights from AMS to Mexico City, book your journey one month before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mexico City tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 8 kilometers. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to MEX if you have a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and experience more of Mexico City and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from AMS to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mexico City has arrived, you can reach the city center in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometers from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the center in 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Unpack your bags not long after your AMS to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from NLU.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from NLU one week in advance often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mexico City. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel rates are often higher and major attractions can be crowded. Visit Mexico City in the low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Before booking an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mexico City flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AMS to Mexico City in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mexico City, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are just two of the major attractions to put on your Mexico City travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Mexico City, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Journey about 467 kilometers west to Guadalajara to tick off its top sights. From Teatro Degollado to Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Puebla is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometers south-east of Mexico City. No trip is complete without visiting Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.
