Mexico City international airport (MEX)

Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.

 
 

 Passenger Guide

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport, opened on May 15, 1931, is the most important airport in Mexico and the busiest in Latin America. It serves not only Mexico City but also a large part of the country. In addition to concentrating the country’s domestic flights, it operates numerous international destinations within the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.

Official Website: aicm.com.mx - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - X

Number of Terminals - 2 - Terminal 1 (domestic and international flights) and Terminal 2 (Aeroméxico and its SkyTeam partners), open 24 hours.

There are public buses connecting both buildings, located 3 km (1.9 miles) apart. The Aerotrén is a free service available only to connecting passengers with an electronic reservation code, ticket, and/or boarding pass; it runs every 10 minutes from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm. See connection between terminals

Annual passenger traffic: 45.4 million passengers passed through it in 2024.

Tel: +52 55 2482 2424 / 2598 7000

Information counters are available in the Arrivals and Departure areas of both terminals and next to the fast-food area in Terminal 1, open from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm. In addition, tourist information desks are located on the ground floor of both terminals, open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Tel +52 55 2599 0704).

 Location

The airport is located in the town of Peñón de los Baños, within the Venustiano Carranza borough, 5 km (3.1 miles) east of the Historic Center of Mexico City.

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Parking services at Mexico City international airport (MEX)

There are three parking areas on the premises with sectors for short and long stays. All operate 24 hours a day and are equipped with CCTV security system, restrooms, elevators, check-in area and prepaid cash desks. Rates

Terminal 1 National Parking Lot - In front of gates 1 and 2 of the building, in the Domestic Arrivals area. Offers valet parking service.
Terminal 1 International Parking Lot - Located in front of the international area, next to the bus stop.
Terminal 2 Parking Lot - Inside the terminal facilities and divided into two modules: one on the ground floor (Arrivals) and the other on the upper floor (Departures).

Park´n Fly Parking

It is a private parking service located just 10 minutes from Terminal 1 and 15 minutes from Terminal 2. It includes the transfer of passengers to and from the terminal.

Waiting and pick-up location when returning from a trip:
- Terminal 1: Gate 4
- Terminal 2: Gate 4 (ground floor)

Hours:
Parking is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is covered.

Fees:
It costs $240.00 for 24 hours. After 48 hours, the rate is $180.00 per 24 hours. Service is subject to availability and is on a first-come, first-served basis (no advance reservations are taken).

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Facilities for passengers with special needs

There are ramps, elevators, pedestrian strips, mini-vehicles for transporting persons with reduced mobility, escalators and electric ramps, adapted telephones and restrooms, Braille signage and reserved spaces in the parking lots near the terminals. Passengers requiring wheelchairs should contact their airline before traveling.

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Latest updates: August 13, 2025