SkyTeam partners Air France and KLM are currently selling tickets for their premium economy seats on flights to Mexico City for only €790 if you depart from Spain. Prices start at only €790 from Barcelona. However, these tickets only include 12 kg of hand luggage. The standard fare which includes 2x 23kg of luggage, costs €150 more.
Our calendar displays all available dates for trips of €825 or less. It can then redirect you to KLM’s or Air France’s booking site:
Both airlines use a Boeing 787 for these flights. This is good news, as all KLM 787s have received the new premium comfort class by now. Depending on who you fly with, you’ll either have a stop in Amsterdam or Paris. The flight to Mexico City then takes about 12 hours. Personally, I think that KLM’s premium economy is better than Air France’s.
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This deal is available for trips starting before March 7, 2024, as long as you spend at least 6 days (or a Sunday) in Mexico. You also have to book at least 14 days before departure. While these tickets are non-refundable, you can rebook them for €250 + the price difference.
You can also fly after March 7 – until the end of May – if you’re willing to pay about €30 more. Our calendar above displays all available dates for less than €825. You can also find all available dates on Google Flights. These prices are directly available on KLM‘s and Air France‘s websites.
Mileage
The short-haul flights are issued in booking class Y, while the transatlantic flights are issued in booking class A. To give you an example, flying from Madrid with KLM in both directions would get you:
- 19,434 RDM + 3,224 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 14,402 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 13,258 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 13,258 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 13,258 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 13,258 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 13,258 Miles on ITA Volare
- 12,350 Award Miles + 120 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 7,722 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 7,538 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 7,538 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 7,538 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 7,538 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 7,538 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 7,538 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 2,548 Award Miles + 58 XP on Flying Blue
Destination
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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Cover Picture: Ditmar Lange