Travelling from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is nine hours behind Riyadh, where Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is located. Mexico City follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your RUH to Mexico City flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from RUH to Mexico City with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The journey from central Riyadh to RUH takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Mexico City? Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel are close to RUH. They're a particularly good choice if you're catching an early flight.
85% of flights leaving Riyadh King Khalid International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from RUH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Mexico City
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Mexico City flight is $1,300. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,808. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from RUH to Mexico City. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Mexico City throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RUH to Mexico City by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Mexico City.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Mexico City. Book one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Reserving your ride from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks before your flight from RUH to Mexico City can help you secure the lowest rate.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) is around 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. Once you've disembarked your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the trip to take about 2 hours on public transport.
You'll find a few terrific places to lay your head within a quick drive of NLU. Ease into relaxation mode at Verticca Hotel after your RUH to Mexico City flight.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Mexico City. September is the busiest month to visit Mexico City. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in November.
When booking your Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Mexico City plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. May is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Mexico City, browse our selection of hotels including:
Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Zócalo are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Mexico City must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a trip to Guadalajara will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Guadalajara Cathedral, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mural Gigante FRIDA KHALO.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Mexico, consider Puebla, about 105 kilometres southeast of Mexico City. Zócalo de Puebla, Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Centro Histórico de Puebla are among the biggest draws.