Flying from Mexico City to Brussels: what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Mexico City to Brussels. Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) are the two main airports in Mexico City.
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) are Brussels's primary gateways.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Mexico City to Brussels. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Mexico and want to travel to Belgium for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on the length of your trip and are subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap flight from Mexico City to Brussels.
Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it a cinch to book a flight from Mexico City to Brussels with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 57 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Brussels? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Brussels. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Benito Juarez International Airport and Brussels:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can arrive at NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Relax before your flight from Mexico City to Brussels by staying at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Villa Granada is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Arriving in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 39 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Brussels, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
After your flight from Mexico City to Brussels has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 56 minutes by car. Central Brussels is roughly 56 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour and 37 minutes on public transport.
There are some cozy hotels to call home for the night near CRL. Kick back after your flight from Mexico City to Brussels at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Brussels
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Brussels is C$500. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,020. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap flights from Mexico City to Brussels if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Mexico City to Brussels is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to show the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Mexico City to Brussels. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Best time to go to Brussels
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Mexico City to Brussels. July is the most popular month to travel to Brussels. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Mexico City to Brussels in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Brussels
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Brussels right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Brussels:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Grand Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Brussels itinerary.
Complete your Brussels trip with a car rental
Check out our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Mexico City to Brussels. Whether you're searching for an SUV, a compact ride or something that makes a statement, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the best deal.