Our Review of Mexico City Airport

Table of contents: Our Review of Mexico City Airport Pros and Cons of Mexico City Airport Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide) How we calculate On Time Performance Some Stats

Our Review of Mexico City Airport

At Plan Your Trips, we have analyzed hundreds of airports around the world, gaining a clear understanding of what users expect when visiting an airport. With this know-how, we have created this guide, placing passengers at the forefront of everything, aiming to simplify and enhance the airport experience.

In this guide, our goal is to present information in a manner that is both quick and reliable. Recognizing that passengers often have limited time and may be in a hurry, we strive to ensure that they do not waste time unnecessarily.

Another key focus of our guide is to highlight the strengths of the airport and also the weaknesses, and in some cases, offer recommendations to travelers. In alignment with this approach, we provide users with aggregated information on delays and on-time performance, analyzing both airlines and individual flights.

Pros and Cons of Mexico City Airport

PROS

Location: Mexico City Airport is located in Penon de los Banos neighborhood in Venustiano Carranza, 5 km (3 miles) east from Downtown Mexico City.

Airline Transport Links: The airline offers domestic and international flights to the top 10 destinations: Cancún, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Tijuana, Mérida, Puerto Vallarta, Los Angeles, New York, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, and San José del Cabo.

Hub: MEX Airport serves as a hub for Aeromar, AeroUnion, Mas Air, Aeroméxico Connect, and Aeroméxico, which is the airport’s major airline. It is a focal city for Air France Cargo, Volaris, and VivaAerobús.

Modern and Diverse Facilities: A range of food options, shopping spots, and lounges are available to meet the demands of diverse passengers. Provides VIP services, business lounges, and other facilities such as currency exchange and medical help.

Airport Efficiency: During off peak hours, baggage handling is often efficient, with shortened check-in and security routines. Modern terminals are meant to improve passenger comfort and convenience.

Lost and Found: If you have lost something at the airport premises, you may call the airport’s lost and found office to start the process of regaining your items.

Spacious Terminals: Terminals are spacious and well-designed in MEX airport that can assist manage passenger flow and reduce congestion.

CONS

Seasonal Overcrowding: The airport may get quite crowded, especially during peak travel months, resulting in lengthier wait times and a possibly stressful experience.

Immigration Delays: Extended waiting times at immigration and customs can be a notable issue, with reports of delays during busy periods.

Limited Waiting Areas: During peak hours, finding available seating in airports, particularly near the gates, might be challenging.

Ongoing Construction Projects: Frequent construction and restoration projects at the airport can cause interruptions, noise, and temporary closures of specific sections, causing discomfort for travelers.

Long Walking Distances: The expansive layout of the terminals, especially Terminal 1, may require long walks to reach gates, baggage claim, or transportation options, which can be tiring for some passengers.

Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)

There are two terminals: Mexico City Airport has two main terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. To minimize last-minute confusion, be sure you know which terminal your flight will depart from.

Transport to and from the City: The airport is well-connected to Mexico City by the metro, public buses, taxis, and private shuttles. The metro is the most convenient method to reach the city center. But, if you’re traveling with large luggage or arriving late at night, taxis or ride-sharing services are the best options.

Check-in Areas:

Terminal 1: The check-in desks are located on the terminal’s upper level (PA -Planta Alta). Security checkpoints are located near the departure gates.
Terminal 2: The check-in desks are located on the terminal’s upper level (PA -Planta Alta). Security checkpoints are located in departure level in order to access to; Hall K (including security checkpoint), Hall M (National), Mezzanine (MZ).

Dining and Shopping: Both terminals provide a wide range of food and retail outlets. Terminal 1 includes a wide range of restaurants, cafes, and duty-free stores, but Terminal 2 has a modern retail center with both local and international brands.

Family-Friendly Services: Mexico City Airport has child-friendly services, with specific play spaces, family toilets, and special facilities for families flying with small children.

Lounges: The airport has many lounges across both the terminals where passengers can relax, have refreshments, and use Wi-Fi while waiting for their flights. Access is provided through membership programs or by purchasing a day pass.

Additional Tips:

Arrive Early: To allow sufficient time for check-in, security, and any potential delays, especially during peak travel times.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal, mobile charging stations are also available.

How we calculate On Time Performance

On various pages of our website, you will encounter a metric widely utilized in aviation and other forms of transportation known as OTP (On Time Performance). We believe that providing this metric assists passengers in planning their trips and exploring alternatives before purchasing their flight tickets.

We calculate the On Time Performance for all flights and airlines, when we have enough data to do so. In certain instances, it may not be feasible to accurately compute the On-Time Performance for a specific flight or airline due to inadequate or non-representative data, which could result in misleading conclusions.

Our calculation of On Time Performance and delay information solely relies on arrival times. This approach is chosen over calculating departure delays, as we consider arrival punctuality to be of primary concern to passengers.

The On Time Performance displayed on our website is calculated as follows:

On Time: Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time, or earlier. In the absence of data for a specific flight, we assume the flight arrives on time, to avoid penalizing airlines for data unavailability.
Moderate Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 15 to 30 minutes.
Significant Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 30 to 60 minutes.
Major Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay exceeding 60 minutes.
Average Delay: The average delay is calculated by considering flights that arrive early as having a delay of 0 minutes. Early arrivals do not contribute to reducing the average delay calculation