Flying from Mexico City to Moscow: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to Moscow. Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
When arriving in Moscow, hop off the plane at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) or Vnukovo Airport (VKO). Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) is another way to get to this city.
The timezone in Moscow is UTC+3, which is nine hours ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you catch your Mexico City to Moscow flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Moscow
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Mexico City to Moscow flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Mexico City to Moscow is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a sweet deal.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mexico City to Moscow? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
You can get to NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Felipe Ángeles International Airport? Before your flight from Mexico City to Moscow, consider staying at Verticca Hotel.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Moscow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Moscow, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SVO:
Best time to go to Moscow
February is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Moscow, while July is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Moscow based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Mexico City to Moscow ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Moscow in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of Russia
Moscow has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Russia you should also see. Around 386 kilometres east of Moscow, a visit to Nizhniy Novgorod will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Voronezh is another essential stop in Russia and is around 467 kilometres south of Moscow. No trip is complete without dropping by Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
