Layover in Mexico City
Our advice for your your layover
Traffic is unpredictable, so stay near the historic center or Reforma and pad your return generously.
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While you're at the airport
Tips and amenities from our insider guides.
Mexico City's main airport — massive, often chaotic, but well-connected. Two terminals (T1 and T2) linked by a free Aerotrén monorail. Hub for Aeroméxico (T2) with many international carriers i…
Mexico City's second airport (AIFA), opened in 2022. Located ~45 km north of the city center on a former military base. Underutilized compared to MEX — mostly budget/domestic carriers with some i…
Experiences
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Services
Helpful add-ons that make a layover smoother.
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Luggage Storage
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eSIMs
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