Flights to Mexico City

A flight from London to Mexico City International Airport takes approximately 11 hours and 55 minutes.

Mexico’s busiest season is from November to April when the weather is at its best, so look for flights outside of this time to save. Try our low fare finder to browse affordable prices throughout the year. 

Mexico City is one of Latin America’s more expensive destinations, but compared with many other cities across the globe, it’s cheap to visit. Lots of the museums and palaces offer free entry either every day or on certain days of the week, and there are plenty of food markets for budget-friendly eats at mealtimes. Travelling outside of the tourist-heavy months can offer another opportunity for saving, and hiring bikes is one of the most affordable ways to explore the neighbourhoods on a budget.

There are lots of options for getting to the centre of Mexico City, including cabs, buses and the extensive metro system. Whichever way you choose to travel, it will take anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour to get to the city from the airport.

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to see more of what Mexico has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

New and old make up the beating heart of Mexico City. Here, place names and culture are influenced by the Aztecs, while evening entertainment comes in the form of mezcal bars and 1930s dance halls. You can tour nearby archeological sites during the day and fill up your stomach during a tour of local taco restaurants as the sun goes down. Sports fans can watch a football game at the Azteca Stadium or a wrestling match Arena México. Whatever you decide to do, you won’t quickly forget your visit one of Mexico’s most colourful cities.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders require a visa to visit Mexico. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome. 

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.