Travelling from Dusseldorf to Mexico City: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll board your flight from Dusseldorf to Mexico City. Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are the main airports in Dusseldorf.
Hop off your plane in Mexico City at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Mexico City seven hours behind Dusseldorf.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Dusseldorf to Mexico City flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Mexico City
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Dusseldorf to Mexico City flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your plane ticket from Dusseldorf to Mexico City.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Dusseldorf to Mexico City.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Dusseldorf to Mexico City flights.
Flying from Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for Dusseldorf to Mexico City flights leaving from Dusseldorf International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
DUS is around 6 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Dusseldorf International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dusseldorf to Mexico City, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Dusseldorf International Airport, 78.28% touch down on time at their destination.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
You can get to NRN from central Dusseldorf in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Dusseldorf to Mexico City? Kick back in a hotel near Weeze Airport before your holiday officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Weeze Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.87% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Dusseldorf to Mexico City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Pick up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is approximately 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). As soon as your flight from Dusseldorf to Mexico City has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 55 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Unpack your bags not long after your flight from Dusseldorf to Mexico City at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport. This comfy accommodation option is a quick drive from NLU.
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from NLU one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Dusseldorf to Mexico City. July is the busiest month to travel to Mexico City. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your Dusseldorf to Mexico City tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Dusseldorf to Mexico City in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Dusseldorf to Mexico City, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Mexico City itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Mexico City, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Travel around 21 kilometres north-east to Ecatepec de Morelos to check off its top attractions. From Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan to mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva, your itinerary will be busy.
Guadalajara is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No journey is complete without a visit to Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.
