Travelling from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is 7 hours behind Hamburg, where Hamburg Airport is located. Mexico City operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from HAM to Mexico City, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from HAM to Mexico City. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you hold a passport from Germany and plan to travel to Mexico for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the length and purpose of your stay and are subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Hamburg Airport to Mexico City.
Travelling from central Hamburg to HAM takes approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 29 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near HAM? If you're boarding an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Mexico City, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Mexico City
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg Airport to Mexico City is Rs98,619. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs182,390. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from HAM to Mexico City, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a ticket from Hamburg Airport to Mexico City.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 8 kilometres. It takes around 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 57 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Hamburg Airport to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEX:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Hamburg Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is approximately 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
The journey will take about 1 hour and 46 minutes on public transport.
You'll find a few comfortable places to lay your head within a short drive of NLU. Shift into relaxation gear at Villa Granada after your flight from HAM to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Hamburg Airport to Mexico City while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Mexico City, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Hamburg Airport to Mexico City in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap flights from HAM to Mexico City sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Hamburg Airport to Mexico City, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are essential stops on your Mexico City itinerary.
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