Mexico’s national airlines are Aeroméxico (AM) (website: www.aeromexico.com) and Mexicana (MX) (website: www.mexicana.com). British Airways operates three direct flights each week from Heathrow to Mexico City.
Approximate flight times
From Mexico City to London is 11 hours 25 minutes; to Los Angeles is four hours 20 minutes; to New York is six hours; to Singapore is 22 hours 45 minutes and to Sydney is 19 hours.
International airports
Mexico City (MEX) (Benito Juárez) is 13km (8 miles) south of the city. Buses run to and from the city at regular intervals (travel time – 35 minutes). Underground trains and taxis are also available. Airport facilities include duty free shops, restaurants, bank/bureau de change, bar, snack bar, chemist, shops, tourist information, left luggage, post office, first aid (with vaccinations for cholera and yellow fever available) and car hire (includes Avis, Budget, Dollar and Hertz).
Guadalajara (GDL) (Miguel Hidalgo) is 20km (12 miles) southeast of the city (travel time – 35 minutes). Airport facilities include restaurant, bar, snack bar, bank, post office and shops.
Acapulco (ACA) (General Juan N Alvarez) is 26km (16 miles) southeast of the city (travel time – 35 minutes). Coaches and taxi services run to the city. Airport facilities include restaurant, bank, post office and car hire.
Monterrey (MTY) (General Mariano Escobedo) is 24km (15 miles) northeast of the city (travel time – 45 minutes). Coach and taxi services run to the city. Airport facilities include restaurant, bar, bank, post office, shops and car hire.
Departure tax
Approximately US$23.20; children under two years and transit passengers are exempt. The tax is sometimes included in the price of the ticket.
