One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
NLU7.4+0.9
MEX6.5
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
NLU7.0
MEX7.0
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
NLU6.6
MEX7.3+0.7
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
NLU6.6
MEX7.8+1.2
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
NLU6.6
MEX7.2+0.6
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
NLU7.0
MEX7.2+0.2
Best for
NLU
Domestic low-cost departures (Volaris / Viva / Mexicana)Priority Pass at Hacienda Santa LucíaTravelers starting from Buenavista / northern CDMXAvoiding AICM terminal splits
MEX
Lounge access via Priority PassBudget public transport optionsAeromexico hub connections
Watch out for
NLU
Booked MEX by mistake — AIFA is ~38 km from the historic centreApp taxis cannot pick up on airport groundsThin international network (five published cities)Leftover FAQ still says the suburban train is forthcoming
MEX
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
Amenities and tips
NLU
Wi-Fi AIFA_INFINITUM_FREEHacienda Santa LucíaTren Felipe ÁngelesAirside food bankHoliday Inn AIFAPIPE screening
Use AIFA's own clock, not leftover 3-hour advice
Official recommendation is 2 hours before boarding for international and 1 hour for domestic.
After security, right is domestic and left is international
The Piedra del Sol calendar sits at Gate 110; domestic 101–109 is to the right, international 111–134 to the left.
Eat airside near gates 106–111
The densest food bank is airside around gates 106–111 — El Fogoncito and Le Pain Quotidien are posted 24 hours.
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.
