Skyteam member Aeromexico takes you Guayaquil for comely €397 including luggage. Both in- and outbound flights feature a lengthy layover in Mexico City, up to 21 hours. If you don’t have a Skyteam frequent flyer status, a hefty fee of up to €100 awaits to add a checked up to 23kg.
Aeromexico’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner will take you across the pond to Mexico City. An Boeing 737 will carry you onwards to Guayaquil. With a 21 hour layover on the outbound leg and a 8 hour layover on the inbound segmet, you’ll have plenty of time to leave the airport and discover Mexico City.
Search & Book
These flights have great value, but they are not easy to find. They are not distributed by any airline and cannot be found on Google Flights. As a result, the Airfare Matrix is your best friend in this case. You can find matching dates with these parameters (instructions):
If you’ve found dates with convenient pricing, enter them at skyscanner.net. While it is not 100% accurate, you’ll have a good chance that the €397 will pop up. These fares are available for flights from October 29 through December 13 and from December 31 through April 18, 2020.
Mileage
Tickets are issued in booking class V. While this isn’t the most rewarding booking class, the length of the trip will result in the following award miles harvest:
- 11,552 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 7,702 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 7,702 Miles on China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- 6,198 Miles on Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
- 3,860 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 3,850 Award Miles + 34 XP on Flying Blue
- 3,850 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 3,850 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 3,850 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 3,850 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 3,850 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 3,850 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 3,850 Award Miles + 70 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 3,850 Miles on LATAM Pass
- 3,850 RDM + 770 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 3,850 Miles on ITA Volare
- 1,540 Points on SAS EuroBonus
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Information & Tips for Mexico City
Mexico City offers a rich mix of history and culture, with landmarks like the Zócalo, Chapultepec Park, Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul, and the ancient ruins of Teotihuacan nearby. The local currency is the Mexican peso (MXN), and credit cards are widely accepted in most places. The city is affordable for many travellers, though prices can be higher in tourist-heavy areas. The weather is mild year-round, with warm summers and cooler winters, though air pollution can sometimes be an issue, especially in the winter months.
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