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.
PBC7.2+0.7
MEX6.5
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
PBC6.4
MEX7.0+0.6
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
PBC6.0
MEX7.3+1.3
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
PBC6.6
MEX7.8+1.2
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
PBC7.0
MEX7.2+0.2
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
PBC7.0
MEX7.2+0.2
Best for
PBC
Priority Pass holders on PBC banks between 05:30–22:00Volaris / Viva domestic and United US leisure into PueblaTravelers avoiding MEX congestion when Puebla fits the itinerary
MEX
Lounge access via Priority PassBudget public transport optionsAeromexico hub connections
Watch out for
PBC
PP hours subject to airport opening hours — confirm live stripOne under-12 free per cardholder on PP; no max-stay published on EN PP strip — confirm live appAirport is in Huejotzingo — budget ground time into Puebla centroNo published MCT
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
PBC
The Lounge by GLN (PP)Volaris / Viva / UnitedTaxi / ADO / rental
The Lounge 05:30–22:00
Priority Pass lists 05:30–22:00 daily; hours subject to airport opening.
After security · end of ramp · left
PP: airside after Security; walk to the end of the ramp; lounge on the left.
Standard alcohol + soft drinks
PP lists standard alcoholic drinks and soft drinks among facilities.
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.
PBC · Puebla’s Huejotzingo gateway with Priority Pass The Lounge by Global Lounge Network airside after security at the end of the ramp on the left — 05:30–22:00 daily, one child under 12 free per cardholder — for domestic and international passengers on Volaris / Viva / United banks.
MEX · Solid facilities and improving lounges but hampered by terminal separation and variable security times.
