Travelling from Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are the main airports in Mexico City.
10 hours 35 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Mexico City. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the busiest route. KLM operates the earliest flight at 8:05pm. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from MEX to AMS is with Aeromexico at 11:55pm.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Mexico City to AMS. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off 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. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
When taking off from MEX, you can take a direct flight from Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with Aeromexico.
Aeromexico is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MEX to AMS.
With an impressive 80.51% of services landing on schedule, Aeromexico is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Mexico City to AMS with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEX and AMS include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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 by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX reach their destination on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Add a stopover to your journey at Cancun International Airport (CUN). It's a key transfer point for flights from Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) out of Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Kick back before your Mexico City to AMS flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.58%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Amsterdam's main sights.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Central Amsterdam is about 13 kilometres from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
P20,846 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Return flights start at P43,700. These fares may change depending on demand.
To snag cheap flights from Mexico City to AMS, book your ticket 11 months before your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
February is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Amsterdam based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Mexico City to AMS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in February when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Amsterdam
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are a couple of major attractions to put on your Amsterdam must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Stichting Het Rijksmuseum.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the Netherlands just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres south-east of Amsterdam, a visit to Eindhoven will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the Netherlands, consider Groningen, roughly 161 kilometres north-east of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza are key reasons to visit.