Mexico City is one of the most exciting, varied, and cultured cities in the world. There’s an almost infinite number of things to see and do in this enormous city of 22 million people. However, the first thing you’ll need to figure out when you land is how to get from Mexico City airport to Downtown.
Mexico City International Airport is one of the largest and busiest airports in Latin America, with over 100,000 passengers passing through each day. Happily, the city has excellent public transport infrastructure, and this extends to the airport, so it’s easy to get to wherever you need to go.
Mexico City Airport to City Center
When I lived in Mexico City, I typically used Uber to get around. This included whenever I needed to get from Mexico City airport to the city center.
However, there are several other options too, including taking the Metro, a local bus, or booking a private transfer. If you’re keen to explore more of the surrounding area by hiring a car, you can even drive yourself.
Here’s everything you need to know about getting from the airport in Mexico City to the Downtown area.
1. Take The Metro
As well as being the cheapest option to get into the city, taking the Metro is one of the quickest and most efficient ways to get from Mexico City airport to Downtown.
The Mexico City Metro network consists of 12 lines and has 195 stations in total. It’s a huge system, and you’ll probably need to change at least once, depending on your final destination.
There are maps on the walls throughout the network, and it’s relatively easy and intuitive to use. From the airport’s Terminal 1, follow the signs marked “Metro”. It’s a fairly short walk, and this will take you to Terminal Aérea Station, on Line 5.
Tickets are super cheap, costing only 5 MXN ($0.20) per journey. It takes approximately 50 minutes to get from the airport to most locations in central Mexico City (Condesa, Roma, Centro Histórico, etc.).
Just bear in mind that very large luggage is (technically) not permitted on the Metro, although this isn’t always enforced. Small-to-medium-sized backpacks are fine, but if you’ve got loads of big, bulky luggage, this might not be the best option for you.
Another word of advice: be mindful of what time your flight arrives.
During rush hour (hora pico), between 6-9 am and 6-9 pm Monday to Friday, the Metro network can get extremely busy. I’d try to avoid using it during these…
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