Traveling to and from Mexico City International Airport
On this page, you will find the information you need to easily make your way through Benito Juarez International Airport to your destination.
Guide to Mexico's Mexico City International Airport
Arrival and departure terminal maps and other information for navigating through Benito Juarez International Airport.
Arrival Terminal
Airport Map Information
Flights operated by ANA group will arrive at Terminal 1.
Immigration
From December 15, 2022, the FMM (commonly known as "Immigration/Tourist Card") has been completely abolished and is no longer a requirement for passengers. Therefore, please present only your passport when entering the country. For the latest information, please refer to the Mexican government's website.
Customs
If you have any items to declare at Customs, please advise the Customs officer, submit a Customs Declaration Form and have your baggage inspected.
Departure Terminal
Airport Map Information
Flights operated by ANA group will depart from Terminal 1 of Benito Juarez International Airport. Learn more about the Airport Lounge.
Check-In
- Please present your passport and e-ticket itinerary.
- Since the boarding gate check-in counters might be subject to change; please check at the airport to the day of departure.
- See ANA International Airport Check-In Counter Opening Times.
Baggage Checks
Due to requirements set forth by the Federal Authorities of Mexico, passengers departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) on international flights may be subject to random baggage screening.
Note: ANA will not be liable for any damage (including damage to locks) or confiscation of items resulting from federal authority inspections.
Boarding Gate
Please present your passport and boarding pass at the gate upon boarding.
Transit
Transiting From ANA to Other Airlines
If through check-in of your baggage has been finished in the departure airport:
- Passengers whose baggage has been transported from Flight NH180 to an international flight with through check-in do not need to pass through customs or pick up their baggage.
If through check-in of your baggage has not been finished in the departure airport:
Please pick up your baggage—then proceed to Arrival Lobby and go to Terminal 2 or Departure floor.
Transiting from Flights Arriving at Terminal 2 and Domestic Flights Arriving at Terminal 1 to ANA Flights
Mexico City International Airport (MEX) to Mexico City center
- * "→" indicates the route.
Taxi
- Platform: From one of the official taxi stops in each terminal
- Time required: 30 to 50 min. (depending on the destination)
- Fare: From M$245, to Zocalo and Zona Rosa, From M$290, to Polanco (4-person sedan)
- Operating hours: 24 hours a day
Bus (Note that there may be fewer running due to COVID-19.)
Metrobús Línea 4
MEX → Zocalo, Zona Rosa, and other downtown areas
- Platform: From one of the stops at each terminal
- Time required: 50 to 70 min. to Zocalo, including connections, and 60 to 80 min. to Zona Rosa
- Fare: M$30 (separate fee of M$10 for a prepaid card)
- Operating hours: 4:30 to 0:15 (following day) (15 to 20 minutes intervals)
Subway (Note that there may be fewer running due to COVID-19.)
Metro Línea 5
MEX → Zocalo, Zona Rosa, and other downtown areas
- Platform: From the Terminal Area Station that is a roughly 3 min. walk from the Terminal 1 exit
- Time required: 30 to 40 min. to Zocalo, including connections, and 35 to 45 min. to Zona Rosa
- Fare: M$5 (flat fare)
- Operating hours: Weekdays: 5:00 to 24:00, Sat.: 6:00 to 24:00, Sun./Holidays: 7:00 to 24:00 (5 to 10 minutes intervals)
Important points for getting to the airport
For a taxi, use a ticket-based taxi from the booth inside the airport. Also, people sometimes experience theft or other problems when traveling by bus or subway, so you must be careful when taking large baggage.