Flying from Mexico City to Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Mexico City to Narita International Airport (NRT). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are the main airports in Mexico City.
Around 14 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Mexico City to Narita International Airport flight.
Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo. The city is in the UTC+9 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Mexico City.
The busiest route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Narita International Airport (NRT), with 13 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from MEX to NRT is the 12:05am Aeromexico option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 11:50pm with Aeromexico.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to NRT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Narita International Airport (NRT) operate out of this terminal.
When departing from MEX, you can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Narita International Airport with ANA.
The most frequently booked airline between MEX and NRT is ANA.
ANA is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to NRT. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Narita International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base 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 approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to NRT flight, drop your bags at Verticca Hotel.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Narita International Airport (NRT)
Book a hotel close to NRT if you have a late flight from Mexico City to Narita International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Go where the road takes you with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and discover more of Tokyo and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Narita International Airport flight.
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Narita International Airport (NRT)
RM1,651 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Narita International Airport. Return flights start from RM3,207. These prices may change based on availability.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Narita International Airport (NRT). Plan your visit to Tokyo in April for a more low-key escape.
Book a Mexico City to NRT plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Narita International Airport in February when temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tokyo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Tokyo right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Narita International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Station and Fushimi Inari Daimyojin are attractions you won't want to skip in Tokyo.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Tokyo, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Journey around 322 kilometres west to Nagoya to check off its leading sights. From Nagoya Castle to Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Japan, consider Shizuoka, about 209 kilometres south-west of Tokyo. Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine are the start of reasons to visit.