Your main options at AICM
1. Authorized airport taxis
AICM has authorized taxi services that sell rides from counters inside the terminal. You usually pay up front at the counter based on your destination zone, then get a ticket for a taxi at the official rank.
Good for: travelers who didn't book ahead and want an official option.
Tips: buy only at the official counters inside the terminal. Keep your ticket and confirm the destination before you leave.
2. Ride-hailing apps
Ride-hailing apps operate in Mexico City and many travelers use them. Pickup points and rules at the airport can change.
Good for: budget-conscious travelers comfortable with apps.
Tips: follow the app's designated pickup point. Match the plate and driver photo before you get in. You'll need mobile data or Wi-Fi on arrival.
3. Pre-booked private transfer (chauffeur service)
With a pre-booked private transfer, a chauffeur meets you in arrivals with your name on a sign, and the price is confirmed before you fly.
Good for: first-time visitors, business travelers, families, late arrivals and anyone who wants no decisions on landing.
Tips: book with your flight number, confirm the meeting point and get the price in writing.
Things to avoid on arrival day
- Unsolicited ride offers in the arrivals hall. Politely decline and go to your booked ride or an official counter.
- Getting into a car you can't verify. Match the name, plate or company before you get in.
- Negotiating price at the curb. Agree the price before the ride starts.
- Flashing valuables while you wait. Keep your phone, passport and bags close.
A quick checklist
- Decide how you'll get to the city before you fly
- Save your hotel address in Spanish and in your maps app
- Have mobile data, airport Wi-Fi or an offline map
- Know your terminal (AICM has Terminal 1 and Terminal 2)
- Share your itinerary with someone you trust
- Confirm the price before you ride
Flying into AIFA or Toluca instead?
Mexico City is also served by Felipe Angeles International (AIFA) to the north and Toluca International (TLC) to the west. Both are a longer drive into the city, so a pre-booked transfer is worth considering.
How MYWAY does airport transfers
If you'd like a pre-booked option, MYWAY is a chofer-driven transportation service with live operations support in Mexico City:
- Uniformed, full-time employee chauffeurs, not gig drivers
- Live GPS operations that follow every ride
- Meet & greet with a name sign in arrivals
- A consistent electric fleet of JAC EJ7 and JAC E Sei4
- Pre-booked, transparent rates
| Route | Price MXN |
|---|---|
| AICM → Polanco / Roma | 700 |
| AICM → Santa Fe | 850 |
| AIFA → Polanco | 1,218 |
| AIFA → Santa Fe | 1,508 |
| AICM ↔ AIFA | 1,276 |
Prices subject to change. Confirm your final rate when you book.
Ready to book? Book a Ride (Spanish).
Versión en español: ¿Es seguro el taxi del aeropuerto CDMX?