Mexico City International Airport (Benito Juárez) (MEX) to Mexico City
Metrobús Line 4 runs from both terminals to the Centro Histórico in about 40–50 minutes for a low fare. Authorised prepaid taxis are the simplest door-to-door option and cost a few hundred pesos.
Best for most people: Taxi. Prepaid authorised taxis are safe, fixed-price and avoid lugging bags through crowded transport after a long flight.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| taxi Buy a ticket at an authorised taxi (taxi autorizado) booth inside Arrivals, then go to the matching rank | about 25–45 min to Centro or Roma/Condesa | about MX$300–500 depending on zone | 24 h | Price is fixed by zone and paid at the booth, often by card. | |
| bus Metrobús Line 4 from stops at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to the Centro Histórico and Buenavista | about 40–50 min | every 10–15 min | about MX$30 from the airport stops | about 05:00–24:00 | You need a rechargeable Mexico City transport card, sold at the station machines. |
| metro Metro Line 5 from Terminal Aérea station (near Terminal 1), changing to other lines for the centre | about 30–50 min | every few minutes | about MX$5 | about 05:00–24:00 | Cheapest, but crowded at rush hour and awkward with large bags. |
| ride-hailing Uber and DiDi from designated pickup points | about 25–45 min | often similar to or cheaper than prepaid taxis | 24 h | Pickup rules at the airport change; follow the app's instructions. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), about 45 km north, used by some domestic and low-cost flights; allow well over an hour by road.
Tips
- Never accept a ride from someone approaching you in the arrivals hall; use the authorised taxi booths.
- Check which terminal you arrive at: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are linked by a free airport train for connecting passengers.
- Rush-hour traffic in Mexico City is heavy; a 25-minute ride can take over an hour.
- Have a few small peso notes for tips and snacks; ATMs are inside both terminals.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Mexico City airport?
Authorised taxis charge a fixed fare by zone, usually about MX$300 to MX$500 to the Centro Histórico, Roma or Condesa. You pay at a booth inside Arrivals, often by card, and receive a ticket for the driver. This is the safest way to take a taxi from the airport. Prices change, so check the posted fares at the booth.
How do I take the Metrobús from the airport?
Metrobús Line 4 stops at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 and runs to the Centro Histórico and Buenavista. You need a rechargeable Mexico City transport card, sold at the station machines, and the airport stops charge a higher fare of about MX$30. The trip takes roughly 40 to 50 minutes depending on traffic.
Is there public transport at night?
The Metrobús and metro run from about 05:00 until around midnight, so they do not run all night. If you land late, use an authorised taxi from the booths inside Arrivals or a ride-hailing app. Both are available 24 hours a day and are the recommended choice at night.
Can I pay by card?
Authorised taxi booths generally accept cards, and Uber and DiDi charge your card in the app. The transport card for the Metrobús and metro can be topped up at machines, some of which take cards, but carrying a little cash in pesos is wise. Tips for drivers are usually given in cash.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.