Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is six hours behind Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located. Mexico City runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your EDI to Mexico City flight. It's generally best to arrive 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 even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from EDI to Mexico City with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The journey from central Edinburgh to EDI takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kms (7 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel near EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
73% of flights that take off from Edinburgh Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Mexico City
£297 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip ticket right now is £588. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from EDI to Mexico City if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from EDI to Mexico City.
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Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kms (8 miles) away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to MEX if you're coming in on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from EDI to Mexico City.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
The centre of Mexico City is located around 56 kms (35 miles) from Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU). Once your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 2 hours or so.
There are some fantastic places to stay within an easy drive of NLU. Get into relaxation mode at Verticca Hotel after your EDI to Mexico City flight.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
November is the quietest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City, while September is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Mexico City based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City plane ticket with a departure in May to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from EDI to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Mexico City, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Zócalo are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Mexico City to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Mexico City. Around 467 kms (290 miles) away to the west, its top attractions include Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
If you're eager to discover another side of Mexico, head for Puebla, about 105 kms (65 miles) southeast of Mexico City. Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla are highlights.