Which airport should I fly into for Mexico City?

For long-haul and international flights, Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the main gateway near Mexico City. The closest airport, Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Mexico City?

The nearest is about 4 mi (6 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Mexico City?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Mexico City

The closest airports to Mexico City, Mexico: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Mexico City, Mexico is Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
MEX	Licenciado Benito Juarez International AirportMexico City, Mexico	4 mi / 6 km	13 min	International
NLU	Felipe Angeles International AirportSanta Lucia, Mexico	24 mi / 38 km	46 min	International
TLC	Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International AirportToluca, Mexico	29 mi / 47 km	56 min	International
PBC	Hermanos Serdan International AirportPuebla, Mexico	53 mi / 85 km	1 hr 35 min	International
QRO	Queretaro Intercontinental AirportQueretaro, Mexico	107 mi / 172 km	2 hr 29 min	Regional
MLM	General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMorelia, Mexico	127 mi / 204 km	2 hr 57 min	International
PAZ	El Tajin National AirportPoza Rica, Mexico	135 mi / 218 km	3 hr 9 min	Regional
CYW	Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCelaya, Mexico	138 mi / 222 km	3 hr 12 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most convenient at about 4 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Mexico City. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with MEX.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near MEX saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Mexico City is Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road.