Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is eight hours behind Helsinki, where Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your HEL to Mexico City flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from HEL to Mexico City. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Travelling from central Helsinki to HEL takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near HEL. Whether you have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from HEL land at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Mexico City
$774 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City flight. A return plane ticket starts from $1,311. These prices can change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from HEL to Mexico City, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City ticket.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near MEX if you're coming in on a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from HEL to Mexico City.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 56 kilometres from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours or so.
You'll find some comfortable accommodation options within a quick drive of NLU. Switch to relaxation mode at Verticca Hotel after your HEL to Mexico City flight.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City. September is the busiest month for a trip to Mexico City. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in November.
The warmest month in Mexico City is May, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from HEL to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Mexico City:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Historic Centre (Centro Historico), Zócalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are attractions you won't want to skip in Mexico City.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a visit to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
If there's time to check out another corner of Mexico, consider Puebla, about 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla are the start of reasons to visit.