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Everything you need to know
about Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport including:
which terminals, where to check in, what facilities are available,
assistance for the disabled, transportation, shuttles, car hire
and airport rentals, restaurants and bars, access to flight information,
banking hours and shopping options…
Guide to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport
The airport at Mexico City is one of the busiest
airports in Central America and is only 13 km east of the historical
city centre.
Terminals
and check-in
There is just one large terminal with eight lounges, providing ticketing
and check-in facilities. International and domestic baggage claim
areas are located on the ground floor, with International and Domestic
Departures and Arrivals on the second floor.
Airport
facilities
A wide selection of restaurants is found throughout the various
lounges including fast food courts and 24-hour restaurants. Traditional
Mexican dishes are available as well as western food. There are
also speciality ice cream outlets, cafeterias and bars in the lounges.
Further facilities include: medical
facilities located on the upper level of Lounge C, with office 15
providing 24-hour vaccination services. Prescription medicines are
available at the pharmacies in Lounge C and F. A post office is
located in Lounge A. Storage lockers are located in Lounge A and
Lounge E, $US5 for 24 hours per bag.
Business
and meetings
Internet access is provided in Lounge E's Axon Cyber Cafe. Mobile
phone rentals are also available at the airport.
Shopping
and money
A variety of shops are located throughout the lounges. There is
a range of shops, including bookstores, clothing outlets and jewelery
stores. Duty-free stores are also available in the terminal.
Full banking facilities are provided
in almost all the lounges and ATMs are located in Lounge A, under
Lounge B, and across Lounges E and F. Bureaux de change are located
in all lounges and are open from 06:00-20:00.
Disability
assistance
Passengers with special needs are advised to inform their airline
of any special requirements prior to arrival.
Information
Further information is available at the tourist information offices
located in Lounge A and F.
Airport
information: +52 5 571 3600
Flight information: +52 5 571
3600
Mexico City International Airport transportation
By taxi
Passengers are advised to only use official taxis, as new-arrivals
are prey to those posing as taxi-drivers. Do not enter an unmarked
or independent cab, and stay clear of Volkswagen ‘bug’
cabs.
Official taxis are located outside
the baggage claim area, at the end of Lounges A and E. They are
positioned beside the arrival gates in booths marked ‘Taxi/Transportacion
Terrestre’. Staff wear bright-yellow jackets emblazoned with
‘Taxi Autorizado’. The cabs themselves are yellow with
a white taxi light on the roof, and an airport symbol painted on
the doors. Tickets can be bought at the taxi counters inside the
terminal, and you should advise staff of your destination. The journey
to downtown Mexico City takes 35 minutes.
By car
To reach the airport by car from Mexico City (downtown), take Paseo
de la Reforma East, then turn right to Av Rio Consulado East, then
turn right to Circuito Interior Highway East.
By rail
A metro station is located near the baggage claim, but is only recommended
if travelling lightly. The Terminal Area station is marked by an
M symbol, and is located on Metro Line 5. Trains run every 10 minutes,
until 01:00.
By bus
Buses to various destinations are available and depart from outside
the Domestic Terminal near lounge D. Pullman de Morelos connects
Cuernavaca frequently, between 06:30-23:00. Other destinations include
Pachuca, Queretaro, San Miguel de Allende, Leon and several others.
Some hotels provide a shuttle service to the city; enquire when
booking your hotel.
Parking
Both short and long-term parking is available near all airport lounges
and a multi-level carpark has recently been constructed, providing
an additional 2,500 spaces.
Airport
information: +52 5 571 3600
Flight information: +52 5 571
3600
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