Travelling from Mexico City to Dublin Airport (DUB): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Mexico City to Dublin Airport (DUB). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
Dublin is six hours ahead of Mexico City. Dublin Airport is located in Dublin, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Mexico City to DUB.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to DUB. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 8 kms (5 miles) from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Dublin Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Benito Juarez International Airport:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to DUB flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you a short ride from the airport.
67.58% of flights out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Dublin Airport (DUB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Mexico City to Dublin Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near DUB instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Dublin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and explore beyond Dublin's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Dublin Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is about 5 miles from central Dublin. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Dublin Airport (DUB)
At the moment, £257 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Dublin Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £458. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Mexico City to DUB, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Mexico City to Dublin Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Mexico City to Dublin Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Dublin Airport (DUB)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Dublin. August is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Dublin Airport (DUB), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Mexico City to DUB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Dublin, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Dublin Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dublin
Start your Dublin trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Dublin Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Trinity College Library, Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral are must-visits when exploring Dublin.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Ireland just waiting to be explored. About 225 kms (140 miles) south-west of Dublin, a trip to Cork will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Blarney Castle, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
Waterford is another must-experience destination in Ireland and is around 145 kms (90 miles) south-west of Dublin. No journey is complete without experiencing Bishop's Palace, Christ Church Cathedral and Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum.