Monday, May 5, 2025

What you need to know about the new bus between Mexico City’s airports

In a move to enhance transportation options for travelers, Mexico City has introduced a new bus service connecting the Benito Juarez International Airport (AICM) and the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) in Mexico City, to streamline travel between the two airports.

The route will begin operations on Tuesday, November 21, and travel time is expected to be between 60-70 minutes in total.

The bus service will allow travelers to connect to Mexico City International Airport (AICM), which still retains the majority of passenger flights in the area. (Carlos Aranda/Unsplash)

Where do the buses leave from?

Buses will leave AICM from Terminal 1 in the Courtyard By Marriott Hotel lobby.

At AIFA, buses will leave from the Intermodal Transport Terminal.

What’s the schedule?

Buses will depart both airports at  7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., with an additional late bus leaving AIFA at 11 p.m.

Departure times from the AIFA will run at the same time as the AICM’s schedule, with an additional run at 11 p.m. 

How much will it cost?

As an introductory offer, the shuttle will operate free of charge until January 31, 2024.

From February 2024 onwards, the service will cost 125 pesos (US $7).

Seniors with INAPAM cards, children between 5 and 12 years, students, airport employees and military staff are all eligible for a 50% discount. 

Teachers will be able to claim a 30% discount, and disabled users a 10% discount.

With reports from Forbes México

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