Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is seven hours behind Zurich, where Zurich Airport is located. Mexico City runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your ZRH to Mexico City flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
ZRH is around 10 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Mexico City, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
69.02% of flights departing from Zurich Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Mexico City
$593 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Mexico City flight. A return ticket right now is $997. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from ZRH to Mexico City, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Zurich 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 sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEX:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and explore Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks before your flight from ZRH to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is located around 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). After your flight from Zurich Airport to Mexico City has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Settle in and unpack not long after your ZRH to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfortable accommodation option is an easy drive from NLU.
Forget about public transport schedules or cab lines. Grab a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare offers from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from NLU one week in advance often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Plan your trip to Mexico City in high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Zurich Airport to Mexico City in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Zurich Airport to Mexico City flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Zurich Airport to Mexico City, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are essential stops on your Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
Puebla is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. No trip is complete without experiencing Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.