Travelling from Mexico City to Dubai: 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 reserving a flight from Mexico City to Dubai leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
Arrive in Dubai at Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Mexico City to Dubai. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you have a passport from Mexico, you'll need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Mexico City to Dubai for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Mexico City to Dubai. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 57 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Dubai, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Dubai. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Benito Juarez International Airport and Dubai:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Getting the crew to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to Dubai is much easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Consider checking in to Villa Granada the night before you fly out.
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to the centre of Dubai takes around 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 49 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Dubai, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is around 56 kilometres from central Dubai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Mexico City to Dubai, allow for a drive time of approximately 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near DWC. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Mexico City to Dubai:
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Dubai
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,820 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Dubai. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 3,367. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from Mexico City to Dubai. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap tickets from Mexico City to Dubai is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Best time to go to Dubai
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Mexico City to Dubai. July is the busiest month for a trip to Dubai. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Before you book a flight from Mexico City to Dubai, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with the temperature ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Dubai sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Dubai, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are essential stops on your Dubai itinerary.
Complete your Dubai trip with a car rental
Discover our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Mexico City to Dubai. Whether you want a compact ride, spacious sedan or anything in between, you can compare companies in one go to get the best deal.
