Transfer to/from - Mexico City international airport (MEX)

 

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Mexico City international airport (MEX)

Transportation

 

Mexico City’s Benito Juárez Airport is very well connected with the entire city, its surroundings, and also with other nearby cities. The Metrobús, the Metro, hotel shuttles, intercity buses, taxis, and private services such as Uber and Cabify are part of the available transportation options.

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How to get a door-to-door transportation for families or groups?

If you are looking for maximum comfort and peace of mind when traveling to or from Benito Juárez International Airport, you can opt for a private transfer service.

The best option is to book online in advance so a driver will be waiting for you, and you won’t have to negotiate prices with taxis or transfer companies. You can book vehicles for 4 people (USD35.71), minibuses with capacity for 8 passengers (USD78.55), and buses with 46 seats (USD549.75).

The reservation must be made at least 24 hours in advance. At the airport, the driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name as soon as you leave the baggage claim area and enter the public arrivals area. If you are at a hotel or apartment, the driver will wait for you outside the building. If parking is available, sometimes they may wait for you at the reception.

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Which Metrobús line connects the airport to the city?

Line 4 of the Metrobús (Tel +52 55 5578 2140) connects the airport with the Buenavista Terminal and the San Lázaro metro station, as well as other points of interest such as the City Museum, Paseo de la Reforma, and Bellas Artes. At the San Lázaro stop, you can transfer to Metro Line 1 and get off at Pino Suárez station in the historic center (Zócalo). The stops are located at Door 7 of Terminal 1 and Door 2 of Terminal 2. It operates Monday to Saturday from 4:30 am to 12:00 am and Sundays and holidays from 5:00 am to 12:00 am. Payment is made with a smart card that must be purchased inside the terminals. More information

There is also a minibus service to the hotel zone of the city. Stops are at Door 4 of Terminal 1, while in Terminal 2 it must be requested at the hotel counters on the ground floor.

Which cities have bus connections with the airport?

Within the premises, there are also two bus terminals (between Doors 7 and 8 of Terminal 1 and next to Door 4 of Terminal 2) where different bus companies operate to nearby cities such as Cuernavaca, Pachuca, Toluca, Querétaro, Córdoba, San Juan del Río, and Orizaba. Services and fares

Where are the official airport taxis?

Sales booths are located in the baggage claim areas, the concourse, and in front of the boarding gates of both terminals, and taxis operate 24 hours a day. Travel time to downtown is 40–60 minutes. Two types of service are available: regular (sedan for 4 passengers) and executive (vans for 8 passengers). Some authorized companies are: Yellow Cab (Tel +52 55 2599 6024), Sitio 300 (Tel +52 800 953 9880), Nueva Imagen (Tel +52 55 5716 1616), Confort Unlimited (Tel +52 55 2600 7574), Casadey (Tel +52 55 4263 2513), Porto Taxi (Tel +52 55 5786 8993), Phro Taxi (Tel +52 55 9000 2976 / 2977), T&M (Tel +52 55 9368 5762 / 5767), PSTA (Tel +52 55 6322 9592), Aerotaxi (Tel +52 161 4390 6756). See more

What is the closest metro station to the airport?

The Terminal Aérea station on Line 5 is located just a few meters from Terminal 1, on Boulevard Puerto Aéreo at the corner of Av. Capitán Carlos León González. To reach downtown Mexico City, you must go to Zócalo Station (where the Plaza de la Constitución is located). To do this, head toward Pantitlán station and transfer to Line 1 toward Observatorio. Get off at Pino Suárez station and walk about 9 minutes to Zócalo.

Line 5 operates Monday to Friday from 5:00 am to 12:00 am, Saturdays from 6:00 am to 12:00 am, and Sundays and holidays from 7:00 am to 12:00 am. More information: Tel +52 55 5009 1930 / 4608 4617 / 4607 1441. Fares and schedules

 
 

Latest updates: August 13, 2025

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
 
 1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
 
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
 
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
 
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
 
 2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
 
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
 
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
 
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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