Mexico City Airport, officially named Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), is the primary airport serving the Greater Mexico City. With two terminals, it’s the busiest airport in Latin America, connecting 50 domestic and 64 international destinations and receiving over 45 million passengers per year. Mexico City Airport is a hub for Volaris and Viva Aerobus and also serves major foreign airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
Mexico City Airport Services
PRM ASSISTANCE
Mexico City Airport is fully accessible and equipped with ramps, elevators, pedestrian strips, tactile strips at the entrance doors of each terminal, Braille signs, adapted toilets, and public telephones. There is also free transportation in mini-vehicles for travellers with reduced mobility, the elderly, and those who are pregnant.
To request assistance for travelling with a wheelchair and to travel with a pet or service animal, you need to make arrangements in advance with your airline.
VIP LOUNGES
LUGGAGE STORAGE
FREE WIFI ACCESS
Mexico City Airport Parking
Terminal 1 Domestic Parking
Located on Av. Capitán Carlos León, in front of Doors 1 and 2.
Open 24/7, available for short-term and long-term parking.
Rates start from €1.50 (MXN 27).
Terminal 1 International Parking
Located on the eastern side of Av. Capitán Carlos León, in front of International Departures.
Open 24/7, available for short-term and long-term parking.
Rates start from €1.50 (MXN 27).
Terminal 2 Parking
Located inside Terminal 2.
Open 24/7, available for short-term and long-term parking.
Rates start from €1.50 (MXN 27).
Arrivals
Departures
Terminal Information
Mexico City Airport serves 61 operations per hour and over 40 million passengers annually, making it the busiest airport in Latin America. There are 63 aircraft handstands connected via bridges to the terminals and 32 remote stands. After heavy passenger traffic led to the expansion of Mexico City Airport, it now serves domestic and international flights from two terminals. Using a Mexico City Airport map will help you navigate each terminal. There’s also free transportation between the two terminals by Aerotrén for passengers with a valid boarding pass.
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Transportation options from and to Mexico City Airport
Mexico City Airport to the City Centre
By Metro
Get metro Line 5 to the city centre from the Terminal Aérea Station, located 10 minutes from Terminal 1.
*Departure every 5 minutes.
By Bus
Catch Metrobus Line 4 to get from Mexico City Airport to the city centre in 45 minutes.
*Departure every 15 minutes.
By Taxi
Purchase a taxi ticket from either terminal to reach your destination directly in 20 minutes.
Or pre-book a private airport taxi for a more personalised experience and a competitive fare.
By Car
Rent a car from Mexico City Airport to drive anywhere you want in the city or a nearby destination.
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic.
More connections from Mexico City Airport
METRO
The Mexico City Metro is a convenient and fast trasnportation option. Line 5, which departs from Mexico City Airport, has a network of 13 stations. It covers a large part of Mexico City, including bus terminals, tourist areas, the city centre, and other areas of interest. Line 5 also connects with Line 1 which will take you to the historic centre of Mexico City.
BUSES
TAXIS AND PRIVATE TRANSFERS
Hotels near Mexico City Airport
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Terminals 1 and 2: 24/7
Shops: 06:00-22:00 (some exceptions apply)
Duty Free: 24/7
Food and drink: 06:00-22:30 (some exceptions apply)
Recommended Arrival Times
International flights: 3 hours
Domestic flights: 2 hours
Airport Codes
IATA Mexico City Airport code: MEX
ICAO Mexico City Airport code: MMMX
Contact Information
Terminal 1 call centre: +52 (55) 2482 2424
Terminal 2 call centre: +52 (55) 2598 7000
Online complaint form
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mexico City have two Airports?
Two airports serve the Greater Mexico City area. The primary Mexico City Airport is Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), about 8 km east of the city centre. Mexico City Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) is a secondary airport about 35 km north of Mexico City and opened for civilian use in 2022.