Travelling from Belize City to Mexico City: what you need to know
Belize City's main base, Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Belize City to Mexico City.
When choosing where to land in Mexico City, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are the chief entry points.
Belize City and Mexico City are both in the UTC-6 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
To ensure you board your Belize City to Mexico City flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belize City to Mexico City
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Belize City to Mexico City flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your plane ticket from Belize City to Mexico City.
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Flying from Belize City
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for Belize City to Mexico City flights leaving from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
BZE is around 10 kilometres from central Belize City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Belize City to Mexico City? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport:
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BZE arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the time.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is approximately 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Belize City to Mexico City. Book one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Explore without limits with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and see more of Mexico City and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance of your Belize City to Mexico City flight.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Belize City to Mexico City has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is approximately 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Unpack and relax not long after your flight from Belize City to Mexico City at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport. This comfortable accommodation option is a short drive from NLU.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU will save you money.
Best time to go to Mexico City
April is the quietest month for flights from Belize City to Mexico City, while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Mexico City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Belize City to Mexico City ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap flights from Belize City to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Belize City to Mexico City, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are attractions you won't want to skip in Mexico City.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No trip is complete without experiencing Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.