Travelling from Taipei to Mexico City: what you need to know
Taipei has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Taipei to Mexico City departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Hop off your plane in Mexico City at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Mexico City is 14 hours behind Taipei and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you make your Taipei to Mexico City flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Mexico City
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Taipei to Mexico City flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
TPE is about 32 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Taipei to Mexico City or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
74.72% of flights that leave from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Taipei to Mexico City? Kick back in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your vacation officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 91.15% of them arriving as expected.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 6 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Taipei to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
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 top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Once your flight from Taipei to Mexico City has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Unpack your bag and relax not long after your flight from Taipei to Mexico City at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport. This comfy accommodation option is an easy drive from NLU.
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at NLU can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Taipei to Mexico City. July is the busiest month to travel to Mexico City. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Book a Taipei to Mexico City ticket departing in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mexico City to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Taipei to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Taipei to Mexico City, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are attractions you won't want to skip in Mexico City.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No trip is complete without visiting Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.