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Benito Juárez Airport to Mexico City City Center

Every transport option from MEX — cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in Mexico.

Airport
MEX
Country
Mexico
Fastest
45 min
Cheapest
$0.25

How to get from MEX to Mexico City

OptionCostJourney time
Metro Line 5 (to city centre)$0.2545 min
Taxi / Uber$10–2030–60 min

CDMX has a new airport (AIFA) in Santa Lucía — 45km from the city. Most international flights still use Benito Juárez (MEX). Confirm your airport when booking.

Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer

A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into MEX.

Getting out of Mexico City (MEX)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Where to stay near Mexico City

Comparing hotels across Mexico City — filter by neighbourhood, price, and distance from Benito Juárez Airport.

Common questions

How much does a taxi from Benito Juárez Airport to Mexico City cost?

$10–20 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.

What's the cheapest way from MEX to Mexico City?

Metro Line 5 (to city centre) at $0.2545 min to central Mexico City.

Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Mexico?

Mexico visa-free for most Western, US, EU, and Latin American passports for up to 180 days. Check with Mexican embassy for your nationality.