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Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is the main gateway to Mexico City and central Mexico, connecting travelers with the historic center, Reforma, Roma-Condesa and destinations across the country. Compare transfer options from MEX to the city center and nearby areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is the main international airport serving Mexico City and the surrounding central region of the country. First inaugurated in 1928 as Puerto Aéreo Central, it has grown into one of Latin America's busiest air gateways and a key hub for domestic and international travel.
The airport is located in the Peñón de los Baños neighborhood of the Venustiano Carranza borough, approximately 5 km east of downtown Mexico City. It operates through two passenger terminals: Terminal 1, the original and larger building used by most international, intercontinental and low-cost carriers, and Terminal 2, opened in 2008 and serving as the main hub for Aeroméxico and its SkyTeam partners.
Onward connections include Metrobús Line 4 to the historic center, the Terminal Aérea metro station near Terminal 1, official airport taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers and road links, giving travelers a range of ways to reach hotels and central districts.
With dining, shopping, lounges, currency exchange, banking and accessibility services across its terminals, the airport functions as the main gateway for visitors arriving in Mexico City and the surrounding region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport has two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 is the original and largest building, handling most international, intercontinental and low-cost airlines, while Terminal 2 opened in 2008 and serves as the main hub for Aeroméxico and its SkyTeam partners. Terminal 2 departure lounges are divided into international wing K and domestic wing M.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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