Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is six hours behind Dublin, where Dublin Airport is located. Mexico City follows the UTC-6 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your DUB to Mexico City flight.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When searching for plane tickets from DUB to Mexico City, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
DUB is around 5 miles from central Dublin. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to DUB? If you've booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
72.87% of flights that leave from Dublin Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Mexico City
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Mexico City flight is £243. The cheapest price for a return flight is £462. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from DUB to Mexico City if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a Dublin Airport to Mexico City ticket.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 miles away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dublin Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Pick up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and explore Mexico City and beyond with your own wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from DUB to Mexico City can help you secure the lowest rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 25 miles from the centre of Mexico City. After your flight from Dublin Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Unpack and relax not long after your DUB to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is an easy drive from NLU.
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab queues. Pick up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from NLU one week in advance often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Travel to Mexico City during peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Dublin Airport to Mexico City in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Book a Dublin Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in April to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DUB to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Dublin Airport to Mexico City, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are highlights which should feature on every Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. About 290 miles west of Mexico City, a trip to Guadalajara will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
Puebla is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 65 miles south-east of Mexico City. No journey is complete without visiting Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.