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GENERAL INFORMATION
"AICM" - Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México
(Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez)
Av. Capitán Carlos León S/N
Col Peñón de los Baños
Delegación Venustiano Carranza, DF
CP 15620, México
Phone: (+52 55) 2482-2424 and 2482-2400
Website: http://www.aicm.com.mx/home_en.php (English language version)
Link to AICM airlines information, including terminals.
Most comprehensive information: Wikipedia (Castilian Spanish)
Mexico City Airport Guide to lounges, sleeping, etc. by SleepinginAirports.net
Venustiano Carranza is one of the 16 boroughs (delegaciones) of the Federal District; it serves Mexico City, and is located 3.1 miles / 5 km east of downtown (getting there takes significantly longer than you would think; traffic can be very congested). The airport is one of the oldest, opening in 1928, and is limited by two runways at high altitude (7,316 ft / 2,230 m above MSL) and can not expand due to encroaching population. Recent attempts to open a new, higher capacity airport were ended by the new President, so this airport, Latin America's second busiest, will do for now.
NOTE: See post 380 (23 May 2018, by BenA) for information on the new automated passport reading kiosks in Terminal 2 and a shorter option to lengthy arrivals queues.
FLIGHT INFORMATION: http://www.aicm.com.mx/informacional.../fids/fids.php
CONNECTIONS: Check to see if you need to connect between terminals, and allow plenty of time for that. See MEX Connection Times international / domestic master thread
Interterminal Transportation - Aerotrén / Air Train: The landside elevated Aerotrén APM (Automated People Mover) claims to move only those connecting passengers with boarding passes between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It consists of two to four cars, each with 25 passenger (with baggage and hand carry) capacity, per train, which travels at 28 MPH / 45 kph over the 1.9 mi / 3 km range. Time en route is 4:40 (min), dwell time in each terminal is 60 seconds, time between trains is 10:45 (min).
Aerotrén route
Interterminal Transportation - Landside red shuttle busses[/B] operate 05:00 (am) to 01:00 (am), also used during Aerotrén breakdowns, are labeled ""Transportación entre Terminales"; the stops are at entrance No. 6 of Terminal 1 and entrance No. 4 of Terminal 2. They are air conditioned, have luggage spaces and are wheelchair-accessible.
MEX airport map
ARRIVING: If you are arriving from an international flight without a connection (you are terminating at MEX), you must have your forms filled out - see Requirements for visiting Mexico as a tourist ("tourist card", visa etc.).
You may have a lengthy walk down the glassed-in arrivals corridor. This corridor has glass door controlled areas to allow people from the departures area cross through the arrivals corridor (like using an air lock), so you could be detained by a boarding aircraft. In one instance we were detained nearly fifteen minutes enough route from the 30s gate as a TACA flight boarded and our passage was blocked by glass doors.
Proceed to the corridor end and down one floor to the not-so-well marked exits for "Migración" and proceed to the sometimes lengthy queues to present your passport and documents. Your tourist card will be stamped and you will be given a portion back - turn it in on your departure (if you lose it, expect to pay a fine and have to spend some time with formalities). (When you check in at MEX, the form will be stapled to your boarding pass, and removed at the boarding gate - if somehow you do not have it at counter or gate, you'll have to return landslide and fill out forms and pay a MXN 307.00 fine.
Once your passport is stamped and your "Tourist Card" / FMM is validated, proceed to the baggage carousels and look for your flight to be displayed. Carts are available. Retrieve your baggage and proceed to "ADUANA", where you will queue up one more time.Normally, as you approach the customs kiosk, you will walk up to what looks like a small traffic light / robot and press the large button; a Green light means you can proceed, a Red light means further Customs formalities and inspection. You normally then put your bags on a conveyor belt for x-ray screening, As your bags have been x-rayed prior to delivery you no longer have the x-rayed upon exiting the Aduana hall, though bags may be selected for secondary screening; then you are landside in the arrivals floor scrum.
BAGGAGE STORAGE (link)
If you recover your baggage and have a layover, there are left luggage / baggage storage / GUARDAEQUIPAJE* at AICM, ~100 MXN per day.
*Goo-ARR-dah ek-kee-PA-heh
Terminal 1: Internacional area 10 between Gates 7 and 8, Area E-2; 24 hours a day.
Terminal 2: in front of the Domestic Arrivals area, 24 hours a day.
TERMINALS
Terminal 1 is the original terminal, and has expanded a number of times. Terminal 2 was opened in 2007, increasing the airport's capacity 40% from the frequently expanded Terminal 1. SkyTeam, including local member Aeroméxico, excepting Air France and KLM, are located in Terminal 2.
See this WikiTravel page for further information, including airlines and terminals: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_city_airport
Terminal 1:
Premium Lounges in T1: Hotels: See this excellent page on Arriving in Terminal 1, from www.midwesternerinmexico.com.
Terminal 2: (Domestic subterminal and SkyTeam other than KLM and AF)
Premium Lounges in T2: Hotels:
FOR HOTELS, LOUNGES, SLEEPING:
A fairly comprehensiveresource is www.sleepinginairports.net. Their intro page to MEX is here, and it covers everything from hotels to Lounges and ad hoc sleeping in airports. E.g. Avianca Lounge is 24/7 and day passes are currently available.
Izzzleep sleep capsules in Terminal 1 (140 MXN hourly, minimum two hours, WiFi, bathrooms, showers for 130 MXN fee - bookable via Bookings.com, Expedia, etc.) Landsude, just “past the entrance to the Marriott Courtyard, in/on top of the T1 bus terminal structure.” (Gracias to flugvergnugen)
OFFSITE TRANSPORTATION:
By taxi: The authorized taxi stands at the airport have "Transporte Terrestre" kiosks where you can buy a ticket to your destination, and then proceed outside to the taxi line to catch the taxi. DO NOT pay attention to touts or walk across the street to pick up unaffiliated or pirate taxis - kidnapping and assault are not unknown if you choose to do this.
Uber: see https://www.uber.com/cities/mexico-city; see post #146.
You may wish to read over this informative page about using taxis (and the various kinds of taxis available), with particular emphasis on Mexico City taxis.
By Metro: If you have no luggage, you can use the Metro (Line 5 / Yellow Line, station Terminal Aérea) (serves Terminal 1 only - use interterminal shuttle bus to Terminal 2)and connect to your destination (most will connect to other lines at Pantitlán south, or Oceania north of Terminal Aérea). Tickets (and passes) can be purchased from kiosks, and cost $3.00 pesos per trip (~€ 0.15, or ~US$ 0.24). Hours are 05:00 a 24:00 weekdays, starting 06:00 Saturdays, and 07:00 Sundays and holidays. Website (Castilian Spanish).
Local Bus: The best local bus is the articulated BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Metrobús Line 4 - the electrically-powered red bus runs in priority roadway lanes from 04:30 (am) to midnight), departures every 20 minutes, takes 30 minutes to downtown historic center / centro histórico, costs $30.00 pesos (about US$2.40 / €1.80) single / one way, has luggage space. Catch it on the ground floor of Terminal 1 opposite Gates 6 - 7, and Terminal 2 near the taxi rank on the ground floor / arrivals. Get your tickets from automated kiosks with peso coins or credit card; sweep your card past the validator as you board. See this page (English version) for details.
By Intercity Bus: There are stations in each terminal with reliable, economical and safe buses to various national destinations. See this page for the bus schedule, and for more on Mexican busses here: Bus travel in Mexico, the definitive thread.
"AICM Terminal 1 land terminal (Terminal terrestre de autobuses - open 24 / 7) is located in front of the international area vehicular ramp and its facilities include various services for the comfort of our passengers. Among others, it offers VIP lounges, internet, resting, reading and meeting halls. The terminal also offers a fast food area, shops, souvenirs and currency exchange offices.
The AICM Terminal 2 land terminal is located at gate D, between entrance 4 and the national arrival passenger exit, and its facilities include resting halls and a fast food area."
INTERCITY BUSSES:
- Autobuses del Oriente (ADO)
Tel: 5133-2424 and 01800-702-8000
Operations: 6:00 to 21:00 hrs. 7 days
Destination: Córdoba, state of Veracrúz
- Autobuses Estrella Blanca
Tels: 5786-9341, 5786-9358, 5786-9338 & 5786-9342
Operations: 24 hrs. / 7 days
Destinations: Pachuca, state of Hidalgo
- Autobuses Estrella Roja
Tels: 5786-9341, 5786-9358, 5786-9338 & 5786-9342
Operations: 24 hrs. / 7 days
Destination: Puebla, Puebla
- Autobuses La Piedad
Tels: 5786-9341, 5786-9358, 5786-9338 & 5786-9342
Operating Hours: 24 hrs. / 7 days
Destinations: Querétaro, Qro.
- Autobuses Pullman de Morelos
Tels: 5786-9341, 5786-9358, 5786-9338 & 5786-9342
Operating Hours: 24 hrs. / 7 days
Destination: Cuernavaca, Mor.
- Autobuses TMT Caminante
Tels: 5786-9341, 5786-9358, 5786-9338 & 5786-9342
Operating Hours: 24 hrs. / 7 days
Destination: Toluca, Mexico
GENERAL INFORMATION
"AICM" - Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México
(Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez)
Av. Capitán Carlos León S/N
Col Peñón de los Baños
Delegación Venustiano Carranza, DF
CP 15620, México
Phone: (+52 55) 2482-2424 and 2482-2400
Website: http://www.aicm.com.mx/home_en.php (English language version)
Link to AICM airlines information, including terminals.
Most comprehensive information: Wikipedia (Castilian Spanish)
Mexico City Airport Guide to lounges, sleeping, etc. by SleepinginAirports.net
Venustiano Carranza is one of the 16 boroughs (delegaciones) of the Federal District; it serves Mexico City, and is located 3.1 miles / 5 km east of downtown (getting there takes significantly longer than you would think; traffic can be very congested). The airport is one of the oldest, opening in 1928, and is limited by two runways at high altitude (7,316 ft / 2,230 m above MSL) and can not expand due to encroaching population. Recent attempts to open a new, higher capacity airport were ended by the new President, so this airport, Latin America's second busiest, will do for now.
NOTE: See post 380 (23 May 2018, by BenA) for information on the new automated passport reading kiosks in Terminal 2 and a shorter option to lengthy arrivals queues.
FLIGHT INFORMATION: http://www.aicm.com.mx/informacional.../fids/fids.php
CONNECTIONS: Check to see if you need to connect between terminals, and allow plenty of time for that. See MEX Connection Times international / domestic master thread
From an international flight to an international/domestic flight – Clear immigration, customs and security with any (retrieved at carousels) check-in baggage, then place your baggage on the flight connections carousel located on the right hand side, before proceeding to your departure gate.
If you are traveling on separate ticketing, you will have to go to the terminal airline ticket counter, check in and check your bags.
If you are connecting to the same airline to a domestic destination, you will recover your baggage once you arrive there. Look for the transit queue and processing.
From a domestic flight to an international flight – Proceed directly to the appropriate terminal and departure gate ([B.
If you are traveling on separate ticketing, you will have to go to the terminal airline ticket counter, check in and check your bags.
If you are connecting to the same airline to a domestic destination, you will recover your baggage once you arrive there. Look for the transit queue and processing.
From a domestic flight to an international flight – Proceed directly to the appropriate terminal and departure gate ([B.
Aerotrén route
Interterminal Transportation - Landside red shuttle busses[/B] operate 05:00 (am) to 01:00 (am), also used during Aerotrén breakdowns, are labeled ""Transportación entre Terminales"; the stops are at entrance No. 6 of Terminal 1 and entrance No. 4 of Terminal 2. They are air conditioned, have luggage spaces and are wheelchair-accessible.
MEX airport map
ARRIVING: If you are arriving from an international flight without a connection (you are terminating at MEX), you must have your forms filled out - see Requirements for visiting Mexico as a tourist ("tourist card", visa etc.).
You may have a lengthy walk down the glassed-in arrivals corridor. This corridor has glass door controlled areas to allow people from the departures area cross through the arrivals corridor (like using an air lock), so you could be detained by a boarding aircraft. In one instance we were detained nearly fifteen minutes enough route from the 30s gate as a TACA flight boarded and our passage was blocked by glass doors.
Proceed to the corridor end and down one floor to the not-so-well marked exits for "Migración" and proceed to the sometimes lengthy queues to present your passport and documents. Your tourist card will be stamped and you will be given a portion back - turn it in on your departure (if you lose it, expect to pay a fine and have to spend some time with formalities). (When you check in at MEX, the form will be stapled to your boarding pass, and removed at the boarding gate - if somehow you do not have it at counter or gate, you'll have to return landslide and fill out forms and pay a MXN 307.00 fine.
Once your passport is stamped and your "Tourist Card" / FMM is validated, proceed to the baggage carousels and look for your flight to be displayed. Carts are available. Retrieve your baggage and proceed to "ADUANA", where you will queue up one more time.
BAGGAGE STORAGE (link)
If you recover your baggage and have a layover, there are left luggage / baggage storage / GUARDAEQUIPAJE* at AICM, ~100 MXN per day.
*Goo-ARR-dah ek-kee-PA-heh
Terminal 1: Internacional area 10 between Gates 7 and 8, Area E-2; 24 hours a day.
Terminal 2: in front of the Domestic Arrivals area, 24 hours a day.
TERMINALS
Terminal 1 is the original terminal, and has expanded a number of times. Terminal 2 was opened in 2007, increasing the airport's capacity 40% from the frequently expanded Terminal 1. SkyTeam, including local member Aeroméxico, excepting Air France and KLM, are located in Terminal 2.
See this WikiTravel page for further information, including airlines and terminals: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_city_airport
Terminal 1:
Premium Lounges in T1:
- Salón Premier Internacional T1 (Aeroméxico - SkyTeam; Diners Club)
- United Club (United Airlines, Priority Pass)
- Admirals Club (American Airlines, U.S. Airways, oneworld - near Gate 23
- American Express Platinum Centurión Lounge (near Gate 30 - much closer to AA, U.S. etc. departures than some of the airline lounges).
- izZzleep microhotel, $170 MXN (under USD $9.00) for two hours, MXN $160 for a shower, etc. See IZZZLEEP
- Camino Real Aeropuerto de México (connected to terminal 1-B by walkway - 600 rooms, budget) <link>
- Courtyard Mexico City Airport by Marriott (connected by walkway and free shuttle to Terminal 2 - 288 rooms) <link>
- Fiesta Inn Aeropuerto Ciudad de México by Fiesta Americana (Located across from Terminal 1 and offers free shuttles - 327 rooms, budget) <link>
- Hilton México City Airport (Level 3, near gate F1 in the International arrivals area - 110 rooms) <link>
Terminal 2: (Domestic subterminal and SkyTeam other than KLM and AF)
Premium Lounges in T2:
- Club Diamante (Aeromar)
- HSBC Premier Lounge (landslide)
- Salón Premier Nacional (Domestic side - Aeroméxico - SkyTeam; Priority Pass; Diners Club; Airport Angel)
- Salón Premier Internacional T2 (Aeroméxico - SkyTeam; Priority Pass; Diners Club, Airport Angel)
- Riedel Wine Room (Aeroméxico)
- Travel Pass Elite Lounge (Banamex/Citibank)
- Centurión American Express Lounge (American Express)
FOR HOTELS, LOUNGES, SLEEPING:
A fairly comprehensiveresource is www.sleepinginairports.net. Their intro page to MEX is here, and it covers everything from hotels to Lounges and ad hoc sleeping in airports. E.g. Avianca Lounge is 24/7 and day passes are currently available.
Izzzleep sleep capsules in Terminal 1 (140 MXN hourly, minimum two hours, WiFi, bathrooms, showers for 130 MXN fee - bookable via Bookings.com, Expedia, etc.) Landsude, just “past the entrance to the Marriott Courtyard, in/on top of the T1 bus terminal structure.” (Gracias to flugvergnugen)
OFFSITE TRANSPORTATION:
By taxi: The authorized taxi stands at the airport have "Transporte Terrestre" kiosks where you can buy a ticket to your destination, and then proceed outside to the taxi line to catch the taxi. DO NOT pay attention to touts or walk across the street to pick up unaffiliated or pirate taxis - kidnapping and assault are not unknown if you choose to do this.
Uber: see https://www.uber.com/cities/mexico-city; see post #146.
You may wish to read over this informative page about using taxis (and the various kinds of taxis available), with particular emphasis on Mexico City taxis.
Walking out of the airport - Taxi Sitio (Rank) (from WikiTravel - http://wikitravel.org/en/Mexico_City)
Be aware the airport is not located in the best area of the city, so it is not recommended for tourists to walk outside the airport terminal in search for cheaper taxi service unless you have pre-arranged your service. Definitely do not attempt this if you are not comfortable speaking Spanish. Despite this, an alternative Taxi Sitio (site) can be reached by using the overpass located outside of Gate D. Taxis here are about half the price of the official airport taxis and are considered secure. This is the Sitio (taxi rank) that is set up for the airline employees.
Be aware the airport is not located in the best area of the city, so it is not recommended for tourists to walk outside the airport terminal in search for cheaper taxi service unless you have pre-arranged your service. Definitely do not attempt this if you are not comfortable speaking Spanish. Despite this, an alternative Taxi Sitio (site) can be reached by using the overpass located outside of Gate D. Taxis here are about half the price of the official airport taxis and are considered secure. This is the Sitio (taxi rank) that is set up for the airline employees.
Local Bus: The best local bus is the articulated BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Metrobús Line 4 - the electrically-powered red bus runs in priority roadway lanes from 04:30 (am) to midnight), departures every 20 minutes, takes 30 minutes to downtown historic center / centro histórico, costs $30.00 pesos (about US$2.40 / €1.80) single / one way, has luggage space. Catch it on the ground floor of Terminal 1 opposite Gates 6 - 7, and Terminal 2 near the taxi rank on the ground floor / arrivals. Get your tickets from automated kiosks with peso coins or credit card; sweep your card past the validator as you board. See this page (English version) for details.
By Intercity Bus: There are stations in each terminal with reliable, economical and safe buses to various national destinations. See this page for the bus schedule, and for more on Mexican busses here: Bus travel in Mexico, the definitive thread.
"AICM Terminal 1 land terminal (Terminal terrestre de autobuses - open 24 / 7) is located in front of the international area vehicular ramp and its facilities include various services for the comfort of our passengers. Among others, it offers VIP lounges, internet, resting, reading and meeting halls. The terminal also offers a fast food area, shops, souvenirs and currency exchange offices.
The AICM Terminal 2 land terminal is located at gate D, between entrance 4 and the national arrival passenger exit, and its facilities include resting halls and a fast food area."
INTERCITY BUSSES:
- Autobuses del Oriente (ADO)
Tel: 5133-2424 and 01800-702-8000
Operations: 6:00 to 21:00 hrs. 7 days
Destination: Córdoba, state of Veracrúz
- Autobuses Estrella Blanca
Tels: 5786-9341, 5786-9358, 5786-9338 & 5786-9342
Operations: 24 hrs. / 7 days
Destinations: Pachuca, state of Hidalgo
- Autobuses Estrella Roja
Tels: 5786-9341, 5786-9358, 5786-9338 & 5786-9342
Operations: 24 hrs. / 7 days
Destination: Puebla, Puebla
- Autobuses La Piedad
Tels: 5786-9341, 5786-9358, 5786-9338 & 5786-9342
Operating Hours: 24 hrs. / 7 days
Destinations: Querétaro, Qro.
- Autobuses Pullman de Morelos
Tels: 5786-9341, 5786-9358, 5786-9338 & 5786-9342
Operating Hours: 24 hrs. / 7 days
Destination: Cuernavaca, Mor.
- Autobuses TMT Caminante
Tels: 5786-9341, 5786-9358, 5786-9338 & 5786-9342
Operating Hours: 24 hrs. / 7 days
Destination: Toluca, Mexico
MEX - Mexico City International Airport / 🛫AICM🛬 master thread
Feb 1, 2018, 2:36 pm
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Two weeks ago we landed at MEX (Terminal 2 on AM) about 2:30 p.m. local time and waited two hours in line to clear immigration. Passengers with connecting flights were sweating it.
On our returning trip we landed just before 10:00 p.m. and were through the immigration line in about 15 minutes. Despite a brief secondary inspection at customs, we were able to make the train between the terminals (it stops running at 11:00 p.m.).
Both times we were happy to be overnighting at an airport hotel before connecting onward.
As already suggested by PV_Premier, you may get more definitive information in the Mexico forum.
Best of luck. ^
On our returning trip we landed just before 10:00 p.m. and were through the immigration line in about 15 minutes. Despite a brief secondary inspection at customs, we were able to make the train between the terminals (it stops running at 11:00 p.m.).
Both times we were happy to be overnighting at an airport hotel before connecting onward.
As already suggested by PV_Premier, you may get more definitive information in the Mexico forum.
Best of luck. ^
Feb 1, 2018, 2:59 pm
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Last month landed MEX Terminal 2 at 5pm on a Thursday - only 10 people before me.
then returning from South America, also Terminal 2 at 6:30am on a Wednesday - maybe 100 people before me (75% of the foreigner's box was filled when I got there) from another widebody landed at the same time and took about 25 minutes to clear immigration*, the line moved quite fast in my opinion, except that there were a number of people trying to cut. Turns out there was another widebody landed right after us and people were having a hard time walking off the escalator. Luckily I was sitting the in front of the plane.
* Despite the wait at immigration, I still had to wait a while for the baggage.
then returning from South America, also Terminal 2 at 6:30am on a Wednesday - maybe 100 people before me (75% of the foreigner's box was filled when I got there) from another widebody landed at the same time and took about 25 minutes to clear immigration*, the line moved quite fast in my opinion, except that there were a number of people trying to cut. Turns out there was another widebody landed right after us and people were having a hard time walking off the escalator. Luckily I was sitting the in front of the plane.
* Despite the wait at immigration, I still had to wait a while for the baggage.
Feb 1, 2018, 4:18 pm
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My experience tells me that for T2 you need minimum 3 hours. I missed a connection in T2 MEX a couple of months ago despite the 2 hour layover. Entirely the result of the long lineup at immigration.
Feb 1, 2018, 4:18 pm
#409
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Long shot ask: I flew out of MEX yesterday afternoon, on my way back home to PDX. I flew out of T2. As I went through security with my carry-on, I was told by security they needed to check my bag. I had a jar of honey in there - not trying to conceal it; just didn't think about the liquids rule. Totally on me. So I told them they could keep the honey - I didn't want to check my bag - and they closed my bag and I was on my way.
It wasn't until I got home and started to unpack, at 11 PM, that I realized that when they closed my suitcase they left out a packing cube they had removed in their search for the honey. Inside the cube were a cashmere sweater and a couple of tops and miscellaneous clothes. I'm kind of heartbroken. I went online immediately to look at the web site for information about the possibility of claiming the items and having them returned to me, but it looks like they only handle in-person lost and found retrieval. As I am home, this is not possible.
I emailed them anyway to inquire about the situation, but don't expect the response, if any, to go in favor of having them mail the items back to me.
Does anyone know if they will mail the items home?
Alternately, is anyone here on FT heading to MEX and would be willing to retrieve my items at lost and found (assuming I can get confirmation that they are located,) and mail them back to me (at my expense, of course?)
I know this is a small thing. It could have been so much worse - could have been my purse, iPad, passport, etc., but still...
It wasn't until I got home and started to unpack, at 11 PM, that I realized that when they closed my suitcase they left out a packing cube they had removed in their search for the honey. Inside the cube were a cashmere sweater and a couple of tops and miscellaneous clothes. I'm kind of heartbroken. I went online immediately to look at the web site for information about the possibility of claiming the items and having them returned to me, but it looks like they only handle in-person lost and found retrieval. As I am home, this is not possible.
I emailed them anyway to inquire about the situation, but don't expect the response, if any, to go in favor of having them mail the items back to me.
Does anyone know if they will mail the items home?
Alternately, is anyone here on FT heading to MEX and would be willing to retrieve my items at lost and found (assuming I can get confirmation that they are located,) and mail them back to me (at my expense, of course?)
I know this is a small thing. It could have been so much worse - could have been my purse, iPad, passport, etc., but still...
A letter with a notary stamp or impressive doodads naming a member who would retrieve them for you might work - but mail? I’d never trust that in Mexico and some other places I’ve been.
(Unfortunately, I’ve had two relatives cycle through MEX - before you posted - both departing for the USA.)
Feb 2, 2018, 8:45 am
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Alaska and Interjet are both in Terminal 1. As others have mentioned, immigration wait times are highly variable, and there’s no priority lane except for APEC card holders. I don’t think there should be any widebodies coming in around that time though, so that may help. customs has been streamlined (forms are optional, no more red light/green light) and usually my bags are on the belt by the time I’m through immigration.
After clearing customs, turn left - domestic departures are on the same lower level where the customs exit is, so just walk until you see the Interjet check in srea, it’s not too far of a walk.
After clearing customs, turn left - domestic departures are on the same lower level where the customs exit is, so just walk until you see the Interjet check in srea, it’s not too far of a walk.
Feb 2, 2018, 8:49 am
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You may or may not know this, but as you are on two tickets you don't have a connection, just two separate flights. If you miss your Interjet flight, you'll have to buy new onwards travel at walk-up prices. I suspect you've let yourself enough time, but there's always that one time...
Feb 3, 2018, 1:01 pm
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MEX -- AM T-2 Change in Int'l-Int'l Luggage? 2018
Yesterday, a man on my connecting flight (USA-MEX-SCL) said his bags were checked through and he did not need to claim them @ MEX. (This was contrary to the information I heard on my SFO/MEX flight). I didn't have checked bags so I didn't experience this first-hand. He then checked again with the counter for the SCL flight and they confirmed this was now the case, effective for the past couple of weeks.
A confirmation of this would be great - having to deal with immigration is bad enough in transit, but sometimes the luggage and customs are worse.
This was AM-AM, T2.
A confirmation of this would be great - having to deal with immigration is bad enough in transit, but sometimes the luggage and customs are worse.
This was AM-AM, T2.
Feb 3, 2018, 6:50 pm
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FLying IAH-MEX-CME UAL to MEX and AeroMexico to CME (Ciudad del Carmen) I know I have to clear immigration. Will I have to claim my bags for customs? I assume yes. Can I recheck them immediately or do i have to take them with me as I transit from T1 to T2 and recheck with AeroMexico?
Feb 4, 2018, 9:43 am
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That would be good news!
We could use more “ITI” tagging in checking through - in the USA, it’s only available at DFW and MIA, and many Airlines agents Downtown know about that option. It’s not International transit, but not having to recover and recheck bags is a blessing.
We could use more “ITI” tagging in checking through - in the USA, it’s only available at DFW and MIA, and many Airlines agents Downtown know about that option. It’s not International transit, but not having to recover and recheck bags is a blessing.
Feb 18, 2018, 9:45 pm
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Quick question re MEX domestic to international flight connection (to merge)
Any quick replies would be welcome: My wife and I fly Merida-Mexico City-San Francisco on Aeromexico in about 18 hours. We'll be in business class with just carry-on luggage.
Our having checked in, it looks like we have boarding passes for both flights. But since we assumed that coming down here and the assumption turned out wrong - the TSA in San Francisco sent us to the check-in desk to get new boarding passes - I'd like to be sure about this. Do we need to get airport boarding passes at either Merida or Mexico City airports?
Also, it was quite a long wait at immigration passing through Mexico City on our way down to Merida. Is it likely to be just as long exiting the country? For what it's worth, out connection time is about two hours.
Thanks for any help!
Our having checked in, it looks like we have boarding passes for both flights. But since we assumed that coming down here and the assumption turned out wrong - the TSA in San Francisco sent us to the check-in desk to get new boarding passes - I'd like to be sure about this. Do we need to get airport boarding passes at either Merida or Mexico City airports?
Also, it was quite a long wait at immigration passing through Mexico City on our way down to Merida. Is it likely to be just as long exiting the country? For what it's worth, out connection time is about two hours.
Thanks for any help!
Feb 19, 2018, 10:56 am
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Any quick replies would be welcome: My wife and I fly Merida-Mexico City-San Francisco on Aeromexico in about 18 hours. We'll be in business class with just carry-on luggage.
Our having checked in, it looks like we have boarding passes for both flights. But since we assumed that coming down here and the assumption turned out wrong - the TSA in San Francisco sent us to the check-in desk to get new boarding passes - I'd like to be sure about this. Do we need to get airport boarding passes at either Merida or Mexico City airports?
Also, it was quite a long wait at immigration passing through Mexico City on our way down to Merida. Is it likely to be just as long exiting the country? For what it's worth, out connection time is about two hours.
Thanks for any help!
Our having checked in, it looks like we have boarding passes for both flights. But since we assumed that coming down here and the assumption turned out wrong - the TSA in San Francisco sent us to the check-in desk to get new boarding passes - I'd like to be sure about this. Do we need to get airport boarding passes at either Merida or Mexico City airports?
Also, it was quite a long wait at immigration passing through Mexico City on our way down to Merida. Is it likely to be just as long exiting the country? For what it's worth, out connection time is about two hours.
Thanks for any help!
In MEX you’ll be arriving domestically, Terminal 2 iirc, so you’ll just walk out, proceed to departing International security and process through for your SFO departure. In MEX, you should be able to use the new Salón Premier Internacional .
¡Feliz viaje!
Last edited by JDiver; Feb 19, 2018 at 11:02 am
Feb 22, 2018, 5:20 am
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Are there any lounges that are open 24 hours? I arrive on AM at 1030pm from JFK and have another flight to SFO the next morning on United from terminal 1 at 6am. Trying to decide if a hotel for a few hours is even worth it.
Feb 22, 2018, 10:41 am
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E.g. Avianca Lounge is 24/7 and day passes are currently available. izzZleep sleep capsules in Terminal 1 (140 MXN ~USD $10 with taxes - hourly, minimum two hours, WiFi, bathrooms, showers for 130 MXN fee - bookable via Bookings.com, Expedia, etc. Add 19% for IVA / VAT and occupancy tax.
Last edited by JDiver; Feb 22, 2018 at 12:20 pm