Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Mexico City: what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Mexico City departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's chief entry points.
Mexico City is 14 hours behind Kuala Lumpur and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your Kuala Lumpur to Mexico City flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive 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 than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Mexico City
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Flying from Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for Kuala Lumpur to Mexico City flights leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
KUL is about 48 kilometers from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Mexico City, these accommodation options will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
58.65% of flights leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
You can get to SZB from central Kuala Lumpur in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 16 kilometers or so.
You're going on vacation, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Mexico City:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.97%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes around 25 minutes by car. The center is roughly 6 kilometers away.
Getting to the center by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near MEX if you're coming in on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Mexico City. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and discover more of Mexico City and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Kuala Lumpur to Mexico City flight.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Mexico City has arrived, you can get to the city center in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 32 kilometers from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes.
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 Kuala Lumpur to Mexico City and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and make a speedy getaway.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Mexico City. To escape the crowds, head to Mexico City in April.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Kuala Lumpur to Mexico City ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur 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
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are a couple of big attractions to add to your Mexico City to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 21 kilometers north-east of Mexico City, a visit to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometers west of Mexico City. No trip is complete without dropping by Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.