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Should you need to change terminals, you can take the Aerotrén, which takes about 30 minutes to get from one terminal to another (it’s only minutes actual time on the train but you need to factor in your walking time to and from as well as the waiting time between trains, which, according to airport guidelines, is about 11 minutes). If you’re flying in from the US, deplaning in Mexico City and boarding another flight to, say, Oaxaca, you’ll need to pick up your luggage and take it to the next flight, as well as go through customs in Mexico City. There are two terminals in Mexico City and they both operate domestic and international flights. Minimum layover times in Mexico City To make an international to domestic connection: 2 hours The same is true for citizens of Canada, the UK, Schengen countries, and Japan, among others. US passport holders can stay visa free up to 180 days. MINIMUM CONNECTION TIME TO LEAVE THE AIRPORT: 8 hours.MINIMUM CONNECTION TIME, INTERNATIONAL TO INTERNATIONAL: 2 hours ‍.MINIMUM CONNECTION TIME, INTERNATIONAL TO DOMESTIC: 2 hours ‍.Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a repeat traveler to the Mexican capital, CDMX’s neighborhoods pack quite a punch and you’ll be able to see a myriad interesting things condensed in just a few hours.

For one thing, it’s greener than it’s given credit for. With world-class museums, trendy neighborhoods lined with trees, restaurants and bars, Mexico City goes beyond every traveler’s expectation. The megalopolis experienced a branding makeover in 2016 and the 16 boroughs once referred to as the Distrito Federal are now the Ciudad de México, shortened to CDMX.īeing such a sprawling metropolis, Mexico City has many sights for visitors to explore during a layover, but it’s best to decide what to see in advance and stick to the plan. Urban, artsy, historic, and modern all at once, this is a city of contrasts and organized chaos. Mexico City has been on many travelers’ radar for the past few years, and with good reason.