Flying from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Mexico City. Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) departing from here.
Around 10 hours 40 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Mexico City.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is the busiest route. KLM operates the earliest flight at 8:05pm. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from MEX to AMS is with Aeromexico at 11:55pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Mexico City to AMS, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
When departing from MEX, you can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with Aeromexico.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Aeromexico between MEX and AMS.
With 78.81% of its services landing as planned, KLM is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Mexico City to AMS with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between MEX and AMS include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
84% of flights leaving Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Add a stopover to your journey at Cancun International Airport (CUN). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) out of Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport.
NLU is around 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to AMS flight, make yourself comfortable at Verticca Hotel.
76% of flights leaving Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks before your Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, central Amsterdam is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Right now, $557 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,100. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to AMS.
April is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Mexico City to AMS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to go to Amsterdam. September is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Mexico City to AMS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Amsterdam
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Amsterdam right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House are must-do's during your Amsterdam adventure.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the Netherlands waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres southeast of Amsterdam, a trip to Eindhoven will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the Netherlands, head for Groningen, about 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark are highlights.





