Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is seven hours behind Basel, where EuroAirport Swiss is located.
Leave enough time to catch your BSL to Mexico City flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing for flight tickets from BSL to Mexico City, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Basel, BSL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near BSL? If you've booked an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Mexico City, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to EuroAirport Swiss's on-time performance, 76.48% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Mexico City
₹ 41,465 is currently the best price for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Mexico City flight. Return flight tickets start at ₹ 69,397. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from BSL to Mexico City, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for an EuroAirport Swiss to Mexico City ticket.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BSL to Mexico City by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Save on your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Mexico City with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
If you have a late flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and experience the lesser-explored corners of Mexico City and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from BSL to Mexico City can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The centre of Mexico City is located around 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). After your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Mexico City has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 55 minutes.
The trip will take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Unpack your bags not long after your BSL to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is a quick drive from NLU.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Pick up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from NLU one week in advance often means better deals and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Mexico City. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel rates are usually higher and attractions can be busy. Go to Mexico City in the low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your EuroAirport Swiss to Mexico City flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BSL to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Mexico City, explore our range of hotels including:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Mexico City must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
Puebla is another well-known destination in Mexico and is around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. No journey is complete without dropping by Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.
