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 bagsMorning security backupsPrepaid taxi only system
TLC
PP strip is Domestic-only — no scheduled international passenger service on research dayPP max stay 3h; Sat opens 06:00 (not 03:30); premium alcohol / à la carte extraNo consistent public bus — taxi / rental / private transfer dominate; El Insurgente rail shuttle was announced but confirm liveHigh elevation (~2,580 m) — payload limits on hot daysNo published MCT
Amenities and tips
MEX
Wi-FiLoungesMetrobúsFood courtsAuthorized taxis
Arrive 3 hours early for international
Security and immigration queues vary wildly by time of day.
Confirm your terminal before booking
T1 and T2 are far apart. Use the Aerotrén (05:00–23:00, boarding pass) or Metrobús T1↔T2 at 30 MXN.
Eat landside before security
Better variety and lower prices pre-security in both terminals.
TLC
VIPort Lounge (PP Door 16)Volaris + Viva domestic leisure banksTaxi / rental / private transfer curb
MEX · Solid facilities and improving lounges but hampered by terminal separation and variable security times.
TLC · Greater Mexico City’s western alt (~1.93M pax 2025) with Volaris and Viva domestic leisure banks — plus Priority Pass VIPort Lounge airside Level 2 at Door 16 (03:30–21:30 weekdays/Sun; Sat 06:00–21:30; max 3h; under-5 free; complimentary Fast Track for hand-luggage PP guests before security at Gate 3).
