SkyTeam member Aeromexico brings us today a non-stop deal from Madrid to Mexico City starting at just €554. This fare does not include checked luggage, except for SkyTeam Elite frequent flyer. If you want to travel with 20 kg without being a frequent passenger, the price increases by over €200. Departures are widely available in May.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Aeromexico or Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. With Skyscanner you check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €50 cheaper:
You will fly non-stop from Madrid to Mexico on Aeromexico’s Boeing 787, featuring a 3-3-3 layout in economy class. The flight duration is 12 hours outbound and eleven hours inbound. Alternatively, you can opt for a €20 cheaper fare, which involves a short layover in Monterrey and at least 2 extra hours of travel per way.
Search & Book
This deal will expire on May 31, 2024. A minimum stay of a Saturday overnight stay, and a maximum stay of six months applies. Departures are available in May.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Aeromexico’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class V. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal:
- 8,452 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 5,634 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 5,634 Miles on China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- 4,534 Miles on Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
- 2,818 Award Miles + 24 XP on Flying Blue
- 2,818 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 2,818 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 2,818 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 2,818 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 2,818 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 2,818 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 2,818 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 2,818 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 2,818 Award Miles + 50 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 2,818 Miles on LATAM Pass
- 2,818 RDM + 564 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 2,818 Miles on ITA Volare
Destination
Information & Tips for Mexico
Mayan pyramids, dreamy beaches and tacos – Mexico is an incredibly diverse country. If you want to experience the Spanish-speaking country to its fullest, you should definitely stay somewhere other than the tourist hotspots and seaside resorts.
The Best Time to Travel
The perfect travel time is from December to April, during this time it hardly rains and the temperatures are pleasant. Unsurprisingly, during the rainy season from May to October there is more rainfall. Beware of some extreme weather phenomenons that might be unknown to Europeans: Hurricane season lasts from June to November! Those who want to travel to typical holiday areas like Cancún and do not want to spend lots of money should travel in the off season. Areas with less touristic relevance such as Mexico City, on the other hand, are relatively constant throughout the year from a price perspective.
Currency, Credit Cards & Tipping
The official currency of the country is the Mexican Peso. 1 EUR equals about MX$18. The acceptance of credit cards is comparable to or even slightly better than Germany. In almost all shops, even small kiosks, it is possible and quite normal to pay by card. The same applies to restaurants. For street vendors, street snack bars and the like, it is advisable to have a few pesos in cash with you. It is unusual to tip taxis or cab drivers. At a restaurant, 10-15 percent are normal, as long as the tip is not already listed on the bill as a line item. When paying by card, you can usually choose how much you want to tip at the card terminal before entering the pin. Housekeeping at a hotel should usually be tipped 20-40 Pesos per day, small favours have a going tip rate of 5 Pesos.
Immigration & Visa Requirements
Most EU citizens do not need a visa to enter Mexico. All you need to do is fill out the tourist card that is handed out onboard the plane. For touristic and business purposes, a visa-free stay of 180 days is possible.
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Information & Tips for Mexico City
3 Tips for Mexico City
Mexico City is not quite as touristic as, for example, the seaside resort city and party destination Cancun. This means that hardly anybody speaks English, but you also don’t have to be afraid of being ripped off because you look like a tourist. My 3 tips for Mexico City:
- Torre Latinoamericana: The office tower – which looks a bit ugly from the outside – offers a fantastic view over the city, especially at dusk. The ticket is valid for several visits over the course of a whole day and costs 110 Pesos (= 4,50€).
- Chapultepec Park: There is a free zoo in Chapultepec Park. Even though admission is free, you can admire a total of 252 different animal species.
- Teotihuacán: A little outside of town are the impressive pyramids of Teotihuacán. I recommend that you get there early, otherwise you’ll have to wait in line for a long time. I came by public bus (not through an organized tour), I found the instructions on how to do that in this blog. I would also recommend checking out the cave restaurant there!
For getting around Mexico City I recommend using Uber. The countless taco stands are also great and extremely cheap. However, make sure that the meat is adequately cooled. Unfortunately, you often see that raw meat is lying somewhere in the blazing sun.
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