SkyTeam member Aeromexico and Oneworld stalwart Iberia engage in competitive pricing for Madrid to Mexico City nonstop flights. Online travel agencies sell tickets for Aeromexico’s flights for as little as €412, prices for Iberia tickets are available at €436. Both airlines charge €449 on their websites. Sadly those fares do not include checked bag.
The cheapest fares including checked bags costs a whopping €669 on Aeromexico’s website, while Iberia puts a €549 price tag when travelling with hold luggage.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price from both airlines for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to our flight search with your preselected flight dates. There, you can toggle filters according to your airline preferences.
No matter which airline you choose, you will have plenty of options on your departure time. Aeromexico runs the route twice daily, Iberia schedules up to three daily flights between the Spanish and Mexican capital. Aeromexico uses Boeing 787 aircraft, while the Spanish carrier deploys Airbus A350s on all three flights. Both aircraft feature a 3-3-3 seating in economy class and keep you busy with personal inflight entertainment during the 12-hour flights.
Search & Book
Aeromexico’s offer ends on October 31, 2022 and is valid for weekday departures between August 2022 and December 2023 with blockout periods during Christmas and Easter. You need to stay at least seven days to get the lowest fare.
Iberia’s offer is structured pretty similarly. It expires on October 31, 2022 as well and also features a seven-day minimum stay – but adds spending a night from Saturday to Sunday as another option.
You can use Google Flights to find additional flight dates. You can find the cheapest tickets without checked bags in our flight search or the best price including hold luggage on Iberia’s website.
Mileage
Iberia issues these tickets in booking class O. Oneworld frequent flyers can earn the following mileage:
- 3,380 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 2,818 Avios + 26 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 2,818 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 2,818 Points on Finnair Plus
- 2,818 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 2,818 Points + 16 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 2,818 Award Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 2,818 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 2,818 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 2,450 Avios + 180 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
- 1,866 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 1,798 Avios + 40 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
Aeromexico tickets the lowest fare in booking class V, resulting in the following earnings for SkyTeam frequent flyers:
- 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
- 2,986 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 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
Destination
Hotel prices in Mexico City usually start at roughly €60, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
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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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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