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iata: MEX
name: Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México Benito Juárez
city: Mexico City
country: Mexico
lastUpdated: '2026-09-04'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.aicm.com.mx/en'
sources:
  - 'https://www.aicm.com.mx/en'
  - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_City_International_Airport'
  - 'https://www.prioritypass.com/lounges/mexico/mexico-city-benito-juarez-intl'
  - >-
    https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/airports/grand-lounge-elite-mexico-city-mex-review/
  - 'https://www.janineintheworld.com/mexico-city-airport-transportation/'
  - 'https://saily.com/blog/mexico-city-airport-transportation/'
quickFacts:
  - >-
    Aerotrén still out for maintenance (as of early Sep 2026); free AICM shuttle
    buses T1 Gate 7 ↔ T2 Gate 4 for ticketed passengers; Metrobús T1↔T2 is 30
    MXN (04:30–00:00) — August free window ended
  - >-
    T2 primarily Aeromexico/SkyTeam; T1 handles most other domestic and
    international flights
  - Prepaid authorized taxis only from inside terminals; no street hailing
  - >-
    Metrobús Line 4 airport service is 30 MXN (Tarjeta MI, bank contactless, or
    NFC phone/watch) to T1/T2; regular Metrobús lines are 6 MXN
  - >-
    Priority Pass has 6 lounges total, with Grand Lounge Elite in T1 winning
    2025 regional award
  - Security can back up mornings; allow 2-3 hours for international departures
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Arrive 3 hours early for international
    detail: Mornings and Monday peaks are worst; domestic can be 90 minutes.
    summary: Security and immigration queues vary wildly by time of day.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Confirm your terminal before booking
    detail: T2 for Aeromexico connections; most others in T1.
    summary: >-
      T1 and T2 are far apart; while Aerotrén is suspended use free AICM shuttle
      (ticketed passengers) or Metrobús T1↔T2 at 30 MXN.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Eat landside before security
    detail: Airside options are limited and pricier.
    summary: Better variety and lower prices pre-security in both terminals.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Check inter-terminal options on arrival
    detail: >-
      Aerotrén suspended for maintenance; free AICM shuttle at T1 Gate 7 / T2
      Gate 4.
    summary: >-
      Metrobús T1↔T2 costs 30 MXN (04:30–00:00); free AICM shuttle remains for
      ticketed passengers.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Grand Lounge Elite
    hours: '05:00-22:00'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - Day pass available
    bestFor:
      - Long layovers
      - Work
    summary: >-
      2025 Priority Pass Lounge of the Year North America winner; consistently
      praised for food and space.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Terminal 1
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Hot food
      - Bar
  - name: VIPort Lounge
    hours: '05:00-23:00'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
    bestFor:
      - Rest
    summary: Cozy but can feel cramped; quieter downstairs seating is often preferred.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Terminal 2
    amenities:
      - Quiet zones
      - Snacks
      - Wi-Fi
  - name: The Gate Priority Club
    hours: Varies
    access:
      - Priority Pass + $11 upgrade
    bestFor:
      - Showers
    summary: Upgrade fee makes it less attractive unless you value the extra space.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Terminal 1
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Food
waterOptions:
  - kind: purchase
    name: Convenience stores
    zone: landside
    price: ~25 MXN for 500ml
    summary: Cheapest reliable bottled water option before security.
    location: Landside near check-in areas and airside post-security
    terminal: Terminal 1
    isBestValue: true
  - kind: refill
    name: Water fountains
    zone: airside
    price: Free
    summary: Multiple fountains available; bring your own bottle.
    location: Near gates and food courts airside
    terminal: Terminal 1
  - kind: free
    name: Lounge water stations
    zone: airside
    price: Free with access
    summary: Best free option if you have lounge access.
    location: Inside Grand Lounge Elite
    terminal: Terminal 1
    isBestQuality: true
airportistScore: 7.2
slug: mex
region: North America
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# Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México Benito Juárez (MEX)
Mexico City, Mexico · North America
Solid facilities and improving lounges but hampered by terminal separation and variable security times.
## Airportist Score

**7.2 / 10**
- Comfort: 7.0
- Navigation: 6.5
- Food: 7.3
- Transport: 7.8
- Disruption resilience: 7.2

## At a glance

- Passengers: 52M
- Terminals: 2 active terminals
- Typical security: 25 min
- On-time: 78%
- Disruption: minor

## Best for

- Lounge access via Priority Pass
- Budget public transport options
- Aeromexico hub connections

## Watch out for

- Aerotrén temporarily suspended — use free AICM shuttle (T1 Gate 7 / T2 Gate 4) or Metrobús T1↔T2 (free through 31 Aug 2026; 30 MXN from Sep 2026)
- Terminal transfers with checked bags
- Morning security backups
- Prepaid taxi only system

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/mex/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/mex/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/mex/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/mex/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/mex/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/mex/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/mex/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/mex/reviews.md)