Travelling from Mexico City to Seoul: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Mexico City to Seoul. Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are the main airports in Mexico City.
When working out where to land in Seoul, Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are the primary gateways.
Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, making Seoul 15 hours ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you board your Mexico City to Seoul flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Seoul
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Mexico City to Seoul flights if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing Mexico City to Seoul flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
MEX is about 6 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Seoul, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of MEX.
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 by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Getting the crew to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to Seoul is a lot easier when you stay close to Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Think about booking a room at Verticca Hotel the night before you fly out.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
Arriving in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
From Incheon International Airport (ICN), central Seoul is approximately 48 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 45 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Seoul, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ICN:
Pick up an Incheon International Airport rental car and discover Seoul and beyond with your own wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Seoul flight.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Central Seoul is roughly 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Disembark your flight from Mexico City to Seoul and then keep a lookout for any airport signs directing you to the city centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to GMP. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Mexico City to Seoul:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Gimpo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from GOGO Rent a Car, Gogo Rental Car Seoul or Hi Rent A Car and be off and running.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from GMP one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Seoul
July is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Seoul. To escape the crowds, go to Seoul in April.
When booking your Mexico City to Seoul tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Seoul in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Seoul, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are highlights which should be on any good Seoul itinerary.
Explore more of South Korea
You've done Seoul, now it's time to discover other parts of South Korea. Travel about 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to tick off its top sights. From Haeundae Beach to Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 56 kilometres west of Seoul, Incheon is another favourite stop in South Korea. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.