Mexico City International Airport (Benito Juárez) (MEX) Traveler Essentials
- Terminals
- T1 (most international and domestic) and T2 (Aeroméxico and SkyTeam). The terminals are far apart — an inter-terminal Aerotrén connects them (airside, ticketed passengers only).
- Distance to city
- 5 km / 20–40 min by authorized taxi to the city center
Overview
Latin America's busiest airport by passenger traffic, MEX sits just 5km east of the city centre. Two terminals handle a huge volume of domestic and international flights.
Transport to city center
Authorized airport taxis (buy a fixed-price ticket inside): MXN 250–350. Metro Line 5 (Terminal Aérea) is cheap but not luggage-friendly. Rideshare pickup is at designated zones.
Wi-Fi
Free WiFi at Mexico City Airport — connect to the airport network; the free session is time-limited but renewable.
Lounges
Aeroméxico Salón Premier lounges, American Express Centurion Lounge (T1), and several Priority Pass options across both terminals.
Security & customs
Always use the official fixed-price taxi booths inside the terminal — never accept rides from touts. Customs uses a random red/green light system; press the button after immigration. Standard 100ml liquid rules apply at security; the two terminals are far apart (connected airside by Aerotrén for ticketed passengers), so confirm your terminal and allow extra time for queues.
Travel tips
Always use the official taxi ticket booths, never accept rides from touts. Allow extra time — security and immigration lines can be long. Confirm your terminal in advance.