Mexico’s national airlines are Aeromexico and Mexicana, and the companies offer flights from a number of worldwide destinations, with prices starting at around $1,000 one way from London to Mexico City. British Airways operate regular flights to Mexico City, with a one way economy class ticket coming in at around £550.

Flights from London to Mexico City take approximately 11 hours and 30 minutes, though stopovers may increase this time. New York to Mexico City takes around six hours. Mexico’s international airports near Mexico City, Guadalajara, Acapulco and Monterrey offer taxis, coach and bus services into town, and facilities include bars, banks and post offices, amongst other things.