Airline Tickets from Mexico

General Info

Airport Address: Benito Juárez International Airport, Av Capitán Carlos León S/N Col Peñón de los Baños Delegacion Venustiano Carranza, DF CP 15620, México.
Distance and Location: The airport is located 13km (8 miles) east of Mexico City
Airport Website: www.aeropuertosmexico.com/Ingles
Airport E-mail: publicidad@aeropuertosmexico.com
Airport Telephone: (0)5 571 3600 or 571 3007
Country Code: 52
Time Zone: GMT - 6 (GMT - 5 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Total Number of Terminals: 1

Information and Customer Care Desks

There are infodesks in Domestic Arrivals lounge A and at the International counters in lounge F, in front of gates 19 and 29B. There is a tourist information office in lounge B, which provides information on Mexico City and can help arrange accommodation.

Available Facilities and Services

Money withdrawal and Communication facilities: There are several banks offering bureaux de change facilities. ATMs are available 24 hours. There is also a post office located in the Domestic Arrivals area. Mobile phone hire is also available. There is an Internet café in lounge E. Cafe and restaurants: There is a variety of restaurants at the airport, including fast-food outlets, bars and cafeterias. Some outlets are open 24 hours. Shopping facilities: There is a wide range of shops, including duty-free arts and handicrafts. Luggage services: Porters are on hand to help with luggage for a tip, while lockers are available near lounge A and a baggage packing service can be found near lounges B and D. Other services: There is 24-hour medical assistance and pharmacies.

Car Parking Info

Short- and long-term parking is available in four car parks, close to the terminal building and with parking for almost 5,000 vehicles.

Driving by car from/to Mexico

From central Mexico City, take Fray Servando Avenue northbound, left into Rio Churubusco and follow signs to the airport.

Public Transportation from/to Mexico

By Railway: The metro is cheap and quick but crowded at rush hour. To reach the airport station, marked with an ‘M' sign, turn left out of the terminal and walk past the car park; the airport metro station is on line 5. For central Mexico City, change at Pantitlan (one stop) for line 1 and travel to Insurgentes. How to reach: By Taxi: Pre-paid taxi tickets are available from Taxi Autorizado in the Transportacion Terrestre (Ground Transportation) booth in baggage reclaim. Travellers are strongly advised to take an authorised (white and mustard with an aeroplane logo), pre-paid taxi and always lock taxi doors when inside. By Bus: Major hotels run shuttle minibuses from the airport. There are also regular airport buses to various destinations in and around Mexico City, departing from just outside Gate D.

Mexico is the capital that is full of contrasts. You either fall in love with it at first sight, or start to get irritated with everything and the only thing you want is leave it and get to a calmer place. Marvelous buildings and museums are situated near the slums, old churches and quiet cozy parks are the neighbors of lively streets. In one word, the most suitable word for Mexico is 'special'. It is an impressive, catching and multifaceted city.

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