Flights to Mexico City (MEX)
Where Ancient Roots Meet Modern Rhythms
One of the largest cities in the world, Mexico City is bursting with opportunities for adventurous travelers. An exciting destination that is at once historic and modern, visitors to Mexixo City can experience incredible cuisine, energetic nightlife, extraordinary historic sites and a thriving art scene. Book your flights to Mexico City today with 24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation.

Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) serves Greater Mexico City and is the second-busiest airport in Latin America by passenger traffic. The airport is located about 3 miles east of downtown Mexico City in the borough of Benustiano Carranza. Delta operates out of Terminal 2, which features a number of retail options, both fast and sit-down restaurants, VIP lounges and currency exchange.

Taxis are a quick and convenient way to get from the airport to the downtown area. Be sure to check the Benito Juárez International Airport’s website for a list of taxi services authorized to operate from the international and domestic terminals. Bus and Metrobus service into Mexico City and surrounding areas is available 24 hours a day from the airport. The Metro also operates from airport at the Terminal Aérea Station on Line 5. Car rental agencies are located near the banks in Terminal 2.

Neighborhoods

Mexico City has numerous neighborhoods, each with its own cultural identity. The Centro Historico (or the Historic Center) neighborhood is home to the massive Zócalo plaza, the National Palace, and endless cathedrals and museums. The Polanco neighborhood features high-end shopping and dining, to the delight of many a traveler. Chapultepec serves as a solid home base for tourists, with multiple hotels, monuments and attractions along the Avenida Reforma, reminiscent of Paris's Champs-Elysées, while leafy Condesa touts cafés and an artsy, bohemian vibe.

Archaeology

The most well-known archaeological site near Mexico City is the ancient Mesoamerican city of Teotihuacan, located about 25 miles to the northeast. Established around 100 B.C., the city was once home to 125,000 people. Today, the site, which covers some 32 square miles, draws thousands who come to marvel at its still-standing pyramids and avenues. Numerous tour companies offer transportation to, guided tours of and even hot air balloon rides over the site.

Restaurants

Mexico City is having a major food moment. With its vibrant and eclectic culture, the city is a magnet for chefs and foodies alike. Its culinary scene runs the gamut: from some of the best street food in the world to high-end dining featuring celebrity chefs. You’ll find that traditionally Mexican dishes like tamales, chicarrónes, tacos, tortas and elotes abound, but also find restaurants infused with Mediterranean, Spanish and Baja California influences.

Temperatures and precipitation in Mexico City's boroughs vary depending on their altitude. On average, annual temperatures vary from around 54-61°F. Temperatures rarely dip below 37°F or rise above 86°F. Most of the rainfall the city sees comes in the summer months, from June through September or October.

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