Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
Mexico City is ten hours behind Dubai and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DXB to MEX flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DXB and MEX include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
R 11,527 is the best price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 17,908. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DXB to MEX if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Dubai Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DXB to MEX.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DXB:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Reserve a hotel near MEX if you're on a late Dubai Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport to central Mexico City has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Mexico City based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport for April if you want to explore Mexico City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to MEX in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Mexico, head for Guadalajara, roughly 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park are key reasons to visit.