Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is 7 hours behind Zurich, where Zurich Airport is located. Mexico City operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from ZRH to Mexico City.
Travelling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you have a passport from Switzerland and plan to travel to Mexico for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on your length of stay and are subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from Zurich Airport to Mexico City.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Zurich, ZRH can be reached in approximately 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Mexico City, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Mexico City
ج.م. 20,238 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Zurich Airport to Mexico City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 31,049. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from ZRH to Mexico City, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 24 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 57 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Zurich Airport to Mexico City. Book one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Once you've disembarked your flight from Zurich Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour and 46 minutes.
There are some welcoming accommodation options within a quick drive of NLU. Switch to relaxation mode at Villa Granada after your flight from ZRH to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Zurich Airport to Mexico City while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Mexico City, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Zurich Airport to Mexico City, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from ZRH to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Zurich Airport to Mexico City, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do 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 be on any good Mexico City itinerary.
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