From Benito Juárez Airport to Your Hotel: The Smart Way In

Three good options from AICM: an authorized sitio taxi from the booths inside arrivals (roughly 250–450 MXN by zone, fixed price, zero hassle), Uber/DiDi from the new designated pickup zones (usually cheaper), or the Metrobús Línea 4 airport route for 30 MXN. Never accept a ride from someone soliciting inside the terminal.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Should I exchange money at the airport?

Skip the exchange counters — rates are poor. Use a bank-branded ATM in the terminal to withdraw pesos (decline the ATM's own conversion rate when it offers), or just card-and-Uber your way in and get cash in the city.

Where does the airport Metrobús pick up?

Door 7 at Terminal 1 and Door 4 at Terminal 2. It runs roughly 4:30 a.m. to midnight Monday–Saturday (from 5 a.m. Sundays), and you pay with the rechargeable Integrated Mobility card — buy one at the machine for 15 pesos plus your fare.

What's the cheapest way into the city?

The Metro from Terminal Aérea station (Line 5) costs just 5 pesos, but it's a schlep with luggage and requires transfers. The better budget play is the Metrobús Línea 4 airport route: 30 pesos, dedicated lanes part of the way, stops near Centro and connects toward Reforma.

How long does it take to get to Roma or Condesa?

Around 30–40 minutes with no traffic, but budget an hour — and at weekday rush hour (roughly 7–10 a.m. and 5–8 p.m.) it can stretch to 90 minutes. The airport is close to the center; the traffic is the variable, not the distance.

What about arriving at AIFA instead of AICM?

Felipe Ángeles (AIFA/NLU) is a different airport about 45 km north — check your ticket carefully. From there it's roughly an hour-plus into the city by bus (services run to Ciudad Azteca and central terminals) or a significantly pricier taxi. Budget serious extra time.

Is the airport safe at night?

Inside, yes — it's busy around the clock. At night just stick to the authorized taxi booths or the app pickup zones rather than the Metro, which closes around midnight and isn't luggage-friendly late. The classic rule stands: never go with anyone who approaches you offering a ride.

How do the authorized airport taxis work?

Buy a fixed-price ticket at the official 'Taxi Autorizado' booths inside arrivals before you exit — prices are set by zone, roughly 250–320 MXN to Centro and 300–420 MXN to Roma or Polanco as of 2026. Hand the ticket to the dispatcher outside. No meter games, no negotiating.

Can I take an Uber from Mexico City airport?

Yes — after a shake-up in early 2026, the airport now has designated pickup zones for Uber and DiDi rather than curbside pickup anywhere. Follow the app's walking directions to the exact bay. It's typically cheaper than the sitio taxis, often 150–250 MXN to central neighborhoods.