Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
12 hours 25 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. Mexico City is 7 hours behind Munich and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Each week, there are 5 flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. If you prefer to get going early, select the 12:05 Lufthansa flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure from MUC to MEX is 23:50 with Lufthansa.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Mexico City (and then seeing more of Mexico!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the top stopovers between MUC and MEX:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Mexico, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most current information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MUC to MEX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
C$543 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. Return flights start at C$982. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MUC to MEX.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap flight tickets from MUC to MEX every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Traveling from central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport takes approximately 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 33 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a relaxed start to your break? Stay near MUC. Whether you have an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
From Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico City is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes roughly 57 minutes.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Mexico City in April.
Book your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport for April if you want to visit Mexico City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from MUC to MEX sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from MUC to MEX, explore our selection of hotel options including:
Zocalo and Day trip from Mexico city to Teotihuacan (Self-Guided walking tour) by FreeGuides.com are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Mexico City travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Chapultepec Park.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) is another international airport for getting to and from Mexico City. It could be a cheaper or easier choice depending on your journey, so it's worth exploring further.
Complete your Mexico City trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Benito Juarez International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Mexico City.
