Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is six hours behind London, where Stansted Airport is located. Mexico City follows the UTC-6 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your STN to Mexico City flight.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tick off a new city. When searching for flight tickets from STN to Mexico City, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
STN is about 48 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Mexico City? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near STN:
64.73% of flights that take off from Stansted Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Mexico City
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Mexico City flight is R 6,213. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 13,462. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from STN to Mexico City, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Stansted Airport to Mexico City ticket.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Stansted Airport to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Explore without limits with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and find adventure across Mexico City and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from STN to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Stansted Airport to Mexico City has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Unpack your bag and relax not long after your STN to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfortable accommodation option is an easy drive from NLU.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Travel to Mexico City during peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Stansted Airport to Mexico City in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before locking in your Stansted Airport to Mexico City flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from STN to Mexico City around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Stansted Airport to Mexico City, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are essential stops on your Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Mexico City, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Journey about 467 kilometres west to Guadalajara to check off its popular sights. From Teatro Degollado to Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City, Puebla is another favourite stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.