Flying from Mexico City to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Mexico City is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Vienna International Airport (VIE) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Mexico City.
Your flight from Mexico City to VIE won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Mexico City to VIE with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEX and VIE include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Vienna International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
80.91% of flights departing from Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can arrive at NLU from the centre of Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to VIE flight, make yourself comfortable at Verticca Hotel.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Vienna International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near VIE:
Go where the road takes you with a Vienna International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and experience more of Vienna and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week before your Mexico City to Vienna International Airport flight.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport to the centre of Vienna is about 16 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
RM1,693 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Vienna International Airport. Return flights start from RM2,833. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Mexico City to VIE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Mexico City to Vienna International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Mexico City to VIE is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a price drop.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Mexico City to Vienna International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Vienna International Airport (VIE). Visit Vienna in February for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Mexico City to VIE plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Vienna International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Vienna
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Vienna right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Vienna International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral are major attractions which should feature on every Vienna itinerary.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many places in Austria waiting to be explored after you've seen Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Das grüne Herz Österreichs.
If you want to check out another side of Austria, head for Linz, roughly 177 kilometres west of Vienna. Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz) are highlights.