Travelling from Tokyo to Mexico City: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Tokyo. Check out your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when searching for a flight from Tokyo to Mexico City.
When working out where to arrive in Mexico City, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) are the chief entry points.
The average time for a direct flight from Tokyo to Mexico City is 12 hours 37 minutes. Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, making Mexico City 15 hours behind Tokyo.
To ensure you get on your flight from Tokyo to Mexico City, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You don't need a visa for Mexico if you hold a passport from Japan and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before booking your cheap flights from Tokyo to Mexico City, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
We make it a breeze to find a flight from Tokyo to Mexico City that includes a stopover. To see your options leaving from Haneda Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
To reach HND from central Tokyo, it'll take around 16 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Haneda Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Tokyo to Mexico City or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
You can catch a direct flight from Tokyo to Mexico City jetting out of Narita International Airport (NRT). Begin your travels at NRT and hop off the plane at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
From NRT, direct flights from Tokyo to Mexico City are available with ANA.
Break up your flight from Tokyo to Mexico City with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Haneda Airport and Mexico City are:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Driving from central Tokyo to NRT usually takes 58 minutes, depending on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Tokyo to Mexico City? Check in to a hotel near Narita International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 57 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Tokyo to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is approximately 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). After your flight from Tokyo to Mexico City has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Mexico City
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Mexico City is Rs118,711. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs236,316. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from Tokyo to Mexico City. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
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Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month for flights from Tokyo to Mexico City. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Mexico City in April.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Tokyo to Mexico City in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Tokyo to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Mexico City right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Mexico City:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Mexico City itinerary.
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