Mexico City Flight Tickets

About Mexico City

Expanding, exciting and full of culture, Mexico City is not only one of the world's greatest cities, but also one of the most enjoyable to visit. With a population of over 20 million, Mexico's capital is an ever-changing metropolis whose transparency can be intimidating for even the most seasoned traveler. A trip to Mexico City is like taking a journey through time: you can climb pre-Spanish pyramids, take photos of colonial buildings and dine in avant-garde restaurants – all in one day. But with the Travel + Entertainment Mexico City travel guide, you'll be able to get around like a local—a true chilango.

Things You Shouldn't Miss in Mexico City

• Take a walk along the stone-lined streets of Centro Historico, the historical center of the city.

• Have a cocktail at an open-air restaurant in Polanco, one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of the city.

• Explore Aztec culture and the National Museum of Anthropology

• Shop for fresh produce, local cheeses, breads and international products at Mercado de San Juan

• Take a walk through the trendy neighborhoods of Roma and Condesa, filled with cafes, galleries and bars

When to Go to Mexico City

It is possible to visit Mexico City at any time of the year due to the consistently pleasant weather. While winters are mild with lows dropping into the 50s F, fall is crisp and spring is quite pleasant as lilac flowers bloom all over the city. It gets warmer during the summer months, with temperatures reaching 80 F and rain falling on the city almost every afternoon and evening.

Mexico City Airports

Mexico City International Airport (IATA: MEX) is the international airport serving Greater Mexico City. It is the busiest airport in Mexico and the second busiest in Latin America by passenger traffic. According to aircraft movement, it is the busiest airport in both Mexico and Latin America. The airport provides 35,000 direct and 15,000 indirect jobs for the surrounding regions. The airport, owned by Grupo Aeroportuario de la Ciudad de México, is operated by the state-owned company Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares. This company also operates 22 other airports throughout Mexico. In recent years, Toluca Airport has become an alternative airport.

Land Transportation

Metro and Bus Services

Terminal Aérea Metro station, belonging to Line 5 of the metro, provides access to Terminal 1 and operates from Pantitlán station to Politécnico station. It is located just outside the national terminal. In addition, trolleybus line G departs from the bus stop next to the Metro to Boulevard Puerto Aéreo station, 1.7 km away, and offers a transfer to Metro Line 1. Terminal 2 has no metro station, but from Pantitlan it is possible to walk 700 m (2,300 feet) and catch Metro 1, 5, 9, A and many local buses.

Terminals 1 and 2 have a bus terminal that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Various buses offer continuous bus service from here to the main cities around Mexico City, Córdoba, Cuernavaca, Pachuca, Puebla, Querétaro, Tlaxcala and Toluca.

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In 2010, former Governor of the Federal District Marcelo Ebrard announced that Metrobus Line 4 would be built from Buenavista station in the west of the city to Mexico City airport. Construction on Line 4 started on July 4, 2011. The plan for Line 4 foresees two phases of construction, the first of which is 28 km long (to be built between Buenavista and Metro San Lázaro). The extension line will operate between San Lázaro and the airport. The line was opened on April 1, 2012.

Authorized Taxi

Taxis operate from Terminals 1 and 2 and they have two types of services: 4 rides with regular sedan type vehicles. Private service with 8-person minibuses. There are currently 5 taxi groups operating. These are taxi companies authorized by the Federal Government's Ministry of Communications and Transport.