MEX Mexico City Benito Juárez airport guide
MEX
Mexico City Benito Juárez
Mexico City, Mexico
2 terminals connected by Aerotrén (must check in at correct terminal).
Getting from MEX to Mexico City
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Line 5 | 5 pesos | 30-60 min | Limited luggage allowed. Use only with small bags. |
| Taxi (Sitio) | 200-350 pesos | 30-60 min | Use registered counter taxis only. |
| Uber/Didi | 150-300 pesos | 30-60 min | Pickup at designated areas only. |
| MetroBus Line 4 | 30 pesos | 60-90 min | Direct to multiple downtown stops. |
Lounges
- Aeromexico Salon Premier
- Centurion (T1)
- Salones VIP
- Priority Pass: 4 lounges
What to do on a layover
4h layover
Stay airside. T2 has better food.
8h layover
Uber to Zócalo (45 min) + quick visit. Back 3h ahead — traffic unreliable.
12h layover
Full historic center day. NH Aeropuerto connected.
Wifi & connectivity
Free 'Welcome to MEX'. Spotty.
Sleep + rest options
NH Hotel connected. Hilton Aeropuerto connected.
⚠ Important gotcha
T1 = international + most. T2 = Aeromexico domestic + Delta. Don't go to wrong one.