Layover Guide
Mexico City
30 min from airport to city center
Places to stay
Search hotelsWhy Mexico City scores 65
- 01Metro Line 5 to Centro (45 min, $0.30)
- 02Metrobús Line 4 to Reforma (40 min, $0.50)
- 03Uber/DiDi to Centro Histórico (30-50 min, $8-15)
- 04Official airport taxi to Condesa/Roma (35-45 min, $15-25)
82 min by Pantitlán - Pileta
- 01Explore the ancient Aztec ruins at Templo Mayor in the Zócalo
- 02Wander through the blue walls of Casa Azul, Frida Kahlo's home museum
- 03Taste authentic tacos al pastor at El Huequito or El Vilsito
- 04Float through the colorful trajineras of Xochimilco canals
- 05Marvel at Diego Rivera's murals at Palacio Nacional
Experiences in Mexico City
See all- Takos Gaona~60 min1 min walk
- Moyo Yogurt~60 min1 min walk
- Botanero Santana Condesa~75 min1 min walk
- Restaurant Bar Bolaños~75 min3 min walk
- Vuelos en Globo Mx~90 min1 min walk
- Arte Sana~90 min1 min walk
- The Angel of Independence4.7
- Palacio de Bellas Artes4.8
- Monument to the Revolution4.7
- Constitution Plaza4.7
- Mercado Sonora4.3
Need a room for your layover? Browse hotels near the airport.
Where to stay →Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
Guarda Equipaje MEX Terminal 1
Terminal 1, Arrivals Level
$8/day
5 min walk
Locker Service Terminal 2
Terminal 2, near Gate F
$6/bag
3 min walk
Hilton Mexico City Airport
Connected to Terminal 1
$75/day
2 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Metro Line 5
Terminal Aérea station to Zócalo
Runs 5am-midnight, can be crowded with luggage
45 min
$0.30
Metrobús Line 4
To Buenavista via Reforma
Dedicated bus lane, more space for bags
40 min
$0.50
Uber/DiDi
Pick up from designated rideshare area outside terminals
35 min
$12.00
Official Airport Taxi
Pre-paid at booth inside terminal, fixed rates by zone
35 min
$20.00
Turibus Hop-On Hop-Off
Centro Histórico, Reforma, Polanco, Coyoacán routes
Good for hitting multiple highlights in limited time
$15
per day
At the airport
- 01Salon Premier Aeromexico lounges with excellent Mexican cuisine
- 02Terminal 2 food court with quality taquerias
- 03Duty-free mezcal and artisan chocolate shops
- 04AICM art exhibitions showcasing Mexican artists
Ready to book?
Search layovers through Mexico City