Travelling from Bucharest to Mexico City: what you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where many great vacations begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Bucharest to Mexico City.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) are Mexico City's primary hubs.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Bucharest to Mexico City. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you hold a passport from Romania and want to travel to Mexico for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap flight from Bucharest to Mexico City.
Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
We make it a breeze to find a flight from Bucharest to Mexico City with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest to Mexico City, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving 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.
Travelling by public transport takes around 57 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Bucharest to Mexico City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The centre of Mexico City is located around 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). After your flight from Bucharest to Mexico City has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Mexico City
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Mexico City is C$561. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,228. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap flights from Bucharest to Mexico City. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Bucharest to Mexico City.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bucharest to Mexico City.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bucharest to Mexico City. July is the busiest month to travel to Mexico City. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest to Mexico City for April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Bucharest to Mexico City in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Mexico City, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Mexico City itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
Complete your Mexico City trip with a car rental
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