Mexico City International Airport to Mexico City

Metrobús Line 4 (Airport – Centro Histórico – Buenavista)

Bus rapid transit from both terminals (stops at T1 Gate 7 and T2 Gate 2) via San Lázaro to Centro Histórico and Buenavista, connecting with metro and Suburban Railway; operates roughly 04:30–00:00 daily with about 10–20 minute intervals depending on time of day.

STC Metro Line 5 + Line 1/2 (Terminal Aérea – Pantitlán – Pino Suárez – Zócalo)

Walk from Terminal 1 to Terminal Aérea station on Metro Line 5, ride to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 1 toward Observatorio and Line 2 toward Tasqueña to reach Zócalo; trains typically run every few minutes from around 05:00 to midnight (later opening on weekends).

Metrobús Line 4 (Airport – San Lázaro)

Frequent BRT from both terminals to San Lázaro transport hub, where you can transfer to Metro Lines 1 and B for onward travel to the historic center; operates approximately 05:00–00:00 with smartcard-only payment.

Official Airport Taxis (Sitio autorizado AICM)

Prepaid, regulated taxis from official booths in the arrivals halls of both terminals to Centro Histórico/Zócalo; available 24/7 and usually take 20–40 minutes depending on traffic.

App-based rides (Uber, Didi, etc.)

App-based ride services operate to and from both terminals with pick-up zones signed outside arrivals; travel time to Centro Histórico is typically 25–45 minutes depending on traffic and demand-based pricing.