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Mexico City Airport guide
Mexico City International Airport has Terminals 1 and 2. The quickest way from MEX to the historic center (Zócalo) is the Metrobús Line 4 (about 50 minutes, about MXN 30 ($1.60)).
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
Metrobús Line 4, about MXN 30 ($1.60)
authorized airport taxis, about MXN 300–450 ($16–$25)
Same terminal, no passport control
Layover you need to visit the city
Quick answer
The quickest way from MEX to the historic center (Zócalo) is the Metrobús Line 4 (about 50 minutes, about MXN 30 ($1.60)). Connecting here, allow at least 55 min for a connection in the same terminal. Airlines here include Aeroméxico, Volaris, Viva, American and Delta.
- Terminals
- Terminals 1 and 2
- Taxi
- 25–50 min, authorized airport taxis, about MXN 300–450 ($16–$25)
- Connecting
- At least 55 min for a connection in the same terminal
- Lounges
- Aeroméxico Salón Premier (Terminal 2)
- Hotel
- Hilton Mexico City Airport (Terminal 1) and NH Collection (Terminal 2), connected to the terminals
Getting from MEX to the historic center (Zócalo)
Fares are one way and approximate; check the operator before you travel.
- Metrobús Line 4to the historic centerabout 50 minabout MXN 30 ($1.60)
- Taxi or rideshare25–50 minauthorized airport taxis, about MXN 300–450 ($16–$25)
Inside MEX
Terminals and connections
Aeroméxico flies from Terminal 2. The Aerotrén links the terminals for passengers with a boarding pass, and you go through security again.
How long a layover you need at MEXLounges
- •Aeroméxico Salón Premier (Terminal 2)
Sleep, showers and hotels
- •Hilton Mexico City Airport (Terminal 1) and NH Collection (Terminal 2), connected to the terminals
Plugs and power
Outlets in Mexico are Types A, B at 120 V. Which adapter to pack
Can you leave MEX on a layover?
With at least 4 h 30 min between flights, yes. Here's where the time goes.
- Off the plane, through passport control and out45 min
- To the historic center (Zócalo) and back, the fastest way50 min
- Time in town worth the trip1 h
- Back through security and passport control to your gate1 h 30 min
- Layover you need4 h 30 min
U.S. citizens don't need a visa for short stays.
Keep your bags checked through and carry your boarding pass for the next flight. On a long layover, a hotel day room or lounge can be a better use of the time than a rushed trip into town.
Airlines at MEX
Major airlines that fly from MEX (not a complete list). Check the bag rules before you pack.
- Aeroméxico Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
- Volaris Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
- Viva Aerobus Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
- American Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Delta Air Lines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- United Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Alaska Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Copa Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 10 in Bag fees
- Avianca Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
- Air Canada Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
- Iberia Carry-on 56 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
- Air France Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
- KLM Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
- Lufthansa Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
MEX airport FAQ
The quickest option is the Metrobús Line 4 to the historic center: about 50 minutes for about MXN 30 ($1.60). A taxi takes 25–50 min (authorized airport taxis, about MXN 300–450 ($16–$25)).
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Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fares, lounges, airlines and parking change; check with the operator or airport before you travel.
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