Travelling from Mexico City to Beijing: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Mexico City. Check out your options departing from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) when organising your flight from Mexico City to Beijing.
When working out where to arrive in Beijing, Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) are the chief entry points.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, making Beijing 14 hours ahead of Mexico City.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Mexico City to Beijing flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Beijing
To find cheap Mexico City to Beijing flights, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Mexico City to Beijing throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Find an affordable Mexico City to Beijing flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Mexico City
Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Mexico City to Beijing flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Mexico City Juarez International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City to Beijing? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Mexico City Juarez International Airport:
Mexico City Juarez International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from MEX arrive on schedule 84% of the time.
Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Mexico City to Beijing, stay in one of these hotels near Felipe Angeles International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
The distance from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near PEK if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Beijing. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Beijing Capital Airport rental car and explore corners of Beijing that aren't on a typical itinerary. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Give yourself a better shot at getting the best rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart idea.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. Once you've hopped off your flight from Mexico City to Beijing, it takes approximately 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 45 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near PKX. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Mexico City to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
August is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Beijing. To avoid the crowds, head to Beijing in March.
Book a Mexico City to Beijing ticket departing in June if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 18ºC to 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Mexico City to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 4ºC.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Beijing right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Beijing:
The Palace Museum and Temple of Heaven are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Beijing to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Beijing. Around 113 kilometres to the southeast, top sights here include Hai River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in China, head for Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are key reasons to visit.
