Travelling from Colombo to Mexico City: what you need to know
Colombo's main base, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Colombo to Mexico City.
When it comes to working out where to land in Mexico City, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) are the chief entry points.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Colombo to Mexico City. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
You'll need an embassy visa for Mexico if you have a passport from Sri Lanka and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before you lock in those cheap flights from Colombo to Mexico City, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest updates.
Flying from Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Colombo to Mexico City. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bandaranaike International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 39 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to Mexico City, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes about 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 57 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near MEX if you're taking a late flight from Colombo to Mexico City. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. After your flight from Colombo to Mexico City, allow for a drive time of approximately 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Mexico City
At the moment, R 12,878 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Mexico City. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 29,572. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Colombo to Mexico City, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Mexico City. July is the busiest month to travel to Mexico City. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Colombo to Mexico City in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Mexico City around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Colombo to Mexico City, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are must-visits when exploring Mexico City.
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