Travelling from Mexico City to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): What you need to know
Mexico City is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) flying out of Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is six hours ahead of Mexico City. Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to BHX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
With more travellers during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Mexico City to BHX leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mexico City to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can arrive at NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to BHX flight is far easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you in easy range of the airport.
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.58%.
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Birmingham International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BHX:
Grab a Birmingham International Airport rental car and explore Birmingham and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Mexico City to Birmingham International Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Birmingham is around 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Currently, R 6,584 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Birmingham International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 16,732. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Mexico City to BHX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Mexico City to Birmingham International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Mexico City to Birmingham International Airport.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Birmingham International Airport (BHX). June is the busiest month to travel to Birmingham. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
Before locking in your Mexico City to BHX plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Birmingham International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Birmingham International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are attractions you won't want to skip in Birmingham.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Birmingham. Around 153 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Bristol is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. No journey is complete without a visit to Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
