Mexico City Benito Juarez Intl

About Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport

Mexico City International Airport, officially known as the Benito Juárez International Airport, is the busiest airport in Latin America. Serving more than 48 million passengers in 2023, it is also the world’s busiest two-runway airport.

The Benito Juárez International Airport connects 50 domestic and 64 international destinations across Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia.

Our Lounges

We operate multiple lounges in both terminals of Benito Juárez International Airport, each offering a welcoming, comfortable space for Priority Pass members.

Terminal 1: the VIPort Lounge
Open 24/7, passengers can stay for a maximum of three hours. Children under five get in free, and can enjoy a play area. In turn, adults can benefit from a ‘quiet area’. Alcoholic drinks are available, however there is a limit of three per passenger. Guide dogs only are permitted in the VIPort Lounge. You can find the VIPort Lounge on the airside of Benito Juárez International Airport, beyond the security checks, opposite Gate 9 and to the right of Gate 1.

Terminal 1: The Grand Lounge Elite
Open 24/7, the elegant Grand Lounge Elite offers a maximum three-hour stay. A dress code is applicable. Two children under 12 can enter free per cardholder, and alcohol is served to adults aged 21 and over. complimentary services in the Grand Elite Lounge include shoe shine, hand and foot massage, and specialty coffee. Please note during peak periods, access may be restricted.

You can find the Grand Elite Lounge on the airside of Benito Juárez International Airport. After passing through the security checks, head for entrance G and turn right through the duty-free corridor. Take the escalators down to Gate H, then walk straight for around 15 metres. The lounge is located on the left.

Terminal 1: The Lounge Mexico by Global Lounge Network
Open 24/7, the Lounge Mexico by Global Lounge Network is available to passengers departing from Terminal 1 only. You can locate the lounge by passing Security Checks and heading through entrance J and the duty-free area. The lounge is next to Gate 31.

Terminal 1: Lounge 19
Open 24/7 with a maximum three-hour stay. Access may be restricted during peak periods. A dress code applies. Two children under 12 years are admitted free per cardholder, and alcohol may only be served to adults aged 21 and over. Complimentary services available inside Lounge 19 include shoe shine, hand and foot massage, and golf car service (subject to availability). Lounge 19 is located on the airside of Benito Juárez International Airport on ground level at Gate 19.

Terminal 1: Terraza by The Grand Lounge Elite Lounge
The Grand Lounge Elite Lounge is open daily from 3pm to 11pm, though access may be restricted at peak periods. Smart casual dress applies. Alcohol may only be served to adults aged 21 and over, and two children under 12 years are admitted free per cardholder. To locate Terazza by The Grand Lounge Elite Lounge, pass through the security check at entrance G, and the duty-free area, then take the escalators down to Boarding Zone H. The lounge is on the left hand side, near Gate 19. Services include the complimentary use of an iPad.

Terminal 2: Aeromexico - Salon Premier Ciudad De Mexico (Domestic)
Aeromexico - Salon Premier Ciudad De Mexico is generally open from 6am to midnight every day. However, depending on flight schedules, these hours are subject to change. Access may also be restricted during peak periods. Aeromexico - Salon Premier Ciudad De Mexico (Domestic) features a spa room and a la carte menu, both of which are subject to payment. Children under two have free entry to the lounge. To find the Aeromexico - Salon Premier Ciudad De Mexico (Domestic), pass through the security checks and, on the right hand side, head to the Mezzanine Level using the escalators or lift.

Terminal 2: Terraza Premier Aeromexico by Heineken
The Terraza Premier Aeromexico by Heineken is open daily from 5am to 9pm. Access may be restricted during busy seasons. Passengers can opt to pay for the a la carte menu. Children under two have free entry to the lounge. You can find the Terraza Premier Aeromexico by Heineken by heading airside and passing through security and bearing right. The lounge is located at the end of the hall, by Gate B.

Terminal 2: the VIPort Lounge
Open 24/7, the VIPort Lounge has a maximum stay of three hours. Children under 5 years are free to enter. Alcohol may only be served to adults aged 21 and over. Guide dogs only are permitted inside the VIPort Lounge. Be aware that passengers must pay for premium alcoholic drinks. To locate the VIPort Lounge, after passing through security checks, turn left and the lounge is next to Gate 75.

Terminal 2: Aeromexico - Salon Premier Ciudad De Mexico (International) Lounge
The Aeromexico - Salon Premier Ciudad De Mexico (International) Lounge is open from 6am to 12noon daily, though hours may vary depending on flight schedules. Access may be restricted at peak periods. Children under two years are admitted free. Passengers can enjoy access to a spa room and an à la carte menu, however charges apply for these services. To find the Aeromexico - Salon Premier Ciudad De Mexico (International) Lounge, pass through the security checks, then bear left and head to the Mezzanine Level using either the escalators or lift.

Facilities

All the lounges we operate at Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport are specifically designed to be comfortable and welcoming spaces for all. The facilities available include: .

• Disabled access
• Internet/Fax
• No smoking
• Refreshments
• Air conditioning
• Showers
• Alcohol
• Newspapers and magazines
• Flight information
• Digital Card accepted

Terminal 1 is home to more than 30 restaurants and eateries, offering a wide range of tasty food, from authentic Mexican dishes and Japanese sushi, to globally-known fast foods.

Passengers travelling through T1 at Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport are spoiled for choice when it comes to shopping. Aside from duty-free options, they can find brands including Michael Kors, Lacoste and Educal.

Terminal 2 is equally as diverse. Food outlets include La Taba Sports bar, the El Fogoncito Mexican restaurant, and globally-loved Krispy Kreme donuts.

Shopping in T2 is just as exciting, whether you’re choosing sweets at Chilim Balam, getting up to speed with events at Hudson News, or finding gifts at Pineda Covalin.

Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport is around 6 miles (10 kilometres) from the city centre. There are several ways to access the airport:

By car
The airport has good connections to Mexico City's highway network, and can be reached by the Circuito Interior Highway. The journey takes around 20-30 minutes, and you can look out for signs reading: Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México or the Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez.

Renting a car is a good option for solo travellers, couples and small families. It costs $38 per vehicle to travel from the city centre to the airport. Bigger groups of up to eight people can hire a minibus at a cost of $83 per vehicle.

Authorised taxis
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport offers a taxi service called Welcome Pickups. It can be pre-booked in advance and rates are a fixed $36. Female passengers can book women-only taxis in Mexico City.

By Metrobús
Metrobús Line 4 is an express service from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport to San Lázaro Metro station in Mexico City. Buses run every 15 minutes from around 4.30am to midnight with a journey time of around 30 minutes and costing ~$1.50 per person.

T1 has a dedicated Metrobús stop at Entrance 7, while the T2 Metrobús stop is at Entrance 2.

By Metro
Metro Line 5 connects Mexico City to the airport’s Terminal Aérea Station, a short walk from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport’s Terminal 1. The 50-minute trip costs less than $0.50 cents per single 50-minute journey. There are also dedicated women-only Metro carriages.

Travelling between terminals
The distance between Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport’s Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 is 3km (just under two miles). A bus shuttle service runs passengers between the two terminals, with stops at entrance 6 of Terminal 1 and entrance 4 of Terminal 2.

Passengers with a boarding pass can also use the Aerotrén people mover system to move between the terminals. Travelling at 45 kph (28 mph), it can transport 540 passengers per hour.

Parking
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport’s parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at both terminals.

T1 domestic parking is available 24/7, 365 days a year. It is located on Av. Capitán Carlos León in front of Door 1 and 2.

Terminal 1 international parking is for passengers flying internationally from Mexico City Airport and is available 24/7, 365 days per year. It is also located on Av. Capitán Carlos León, but across front the international area of T1 and next to the bus station.

Terminal 2 parking is for all passengers flying out of T2 at Mexico City Airport and is available 24/7, 365 days per year. It can be found at C. Alberto Santos Dumont 209, Aviación Civil, Venustiano Carranza, in Mexico City.

Both terminals at Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport offer 24-hour secured parking, free transport for the elderly, handicapped and women who are pregnant, as well as ATM machines and public toilets. Rates start at $26 MXN for up to 30 minutes. Find more details here.