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A Merino Benitez Airport, 16 kilometers west of Santiago city center, can be quickly reached by taxi or metro. Passengers can also go to the airport with special vehicles that can be rented from car rental companies.

Taxi

Taxis that can take you from Santiago to Merino Benitez Airport in about 20 minutes, are applying a high tariff on weekends, holidays and night time.

Metro

With the metro that you can take from the Los Heroes metro station in Santiago you can reach the Barrancas stop which is just 10 minutes away from the airport. To use the metro you can buy tickets from the counters around the station. From Barrancas stop you have to take an 8 minute taxi ride to the airport.

Car Rental

Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Alamo car hire companies provide you the option to rent a car with or without a driver.  You can rent a car from these companies at any time, or arrange a private vehicle to pick you up from wherever you are and take you to the airport.

Airport Information

There is a four-storey terminal building at A Merino Benitez Airport, which covers a large area. The terminal building, which is undergoing renovations, is planned to be opened in 2020 with much wider features. The current terminal building has duty free shops, luggage space and parking space on the ground floor. On the first floor there are rest rooms reserved for VIP companies, on the second floor, shops, restaurants and entrance doors are located. On the third floor of the building, there is also a check-in area reserved for the customers of restaurants and VIP passengers.

You can find bank ATMs, telephone operator shops, pharmacies, travel agency shops, health care room and insurance offices spread over different floors of the building. In the terminal there is a reserved area for those who are VIP passengers. In this section you can access VIP lounges of Latam, Pacific Club, Voyage, Delta Sky Club, American Airlines and Avianca companies.

There are many restaurants, cafes and bars in the airport for travelers to meet their eating and drinking needs. These are La Pausa, Cybo Bistro, Fritz, Gatsby, Ruby Tuesday, Subway, Telepizza, Johnny Rockets, Pronto Copec, McDonald's, Cafe Danes, Bakery & Co, Cafe On Time, Cinnabon, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Tamarugo, Patagonia Cafe, Espression Lavazza , Vinum and Heineken Star Lounge.

Among the places you can shop at the airport are stores ranging from cosmetics to clothing, technology and music to jewelry. Among these are Bath & Body Works, MAC Cosmetics, Punto Musical, Samsung, MacOnline Express, Garmin, Gizmobies, Fotokina, MOW, La Cava del Vino, Kubox, Jugueteria Alemana, BirttShop Chile, Licantai, Toc's, Rumbo Sur, Piedra Linda, Sol y Mar , Piedras Australes, Jewelery Me, Swarovski and Hugo Boss.

Benito Juarez International Airport is located 10 km from downtown Mexico City. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city from the airport. You can get to the city center from the airport by public transportation, such as the metro and metrobus, as well as other transportation alternatives like taxis, shuttles, and rental cars. 

Public Transportation

Public transportation alternatives, like the metro and metrobus, provide convenient and quick transportation from the airport to almost every part of the city. Metro Line 5 departs from the Terminal Aerea Station, which is a short distance from the airport. Metro Line 5 provides transportation to the city and access to other metro lines and bus stops. From Mexico City International Airport the fee for the metro is 3 pesos.

Metrobus Line 4 provides transportation directly from the airport to the city center. The metrobus is accessible from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The metrobus passes by major stops along the way where passengers can transfer to the metro or regional buses. From Mexico City International Airport the fee for the metrobus is 30 pesos per person, per ride. Keep in mind that the metro and metrobus can get quite crowded, especially during rush hour. If you have excess luggage public transportation can be a troublesome alternative. For more information on the metro and metrobus routes please visit Mexico City International Airport’s website.

Taxi

Taxis are a more expensive options when compared to public transportation but they are more comfortable and convenient. Taxis fares are affordable in general. Taxis are easily accessible at the terminal exits of the airport. First, passengers must purchase a taxi ticket from the taxi ticket counters inside the terminal buildings. Taxis are available 24 hours a day, every day of the week. For more information on authorized taxis and rates please visit Mexico City International Airport’s website.

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services provide comfortable transportation to the city center from Mexico City International Airport. Taking a shuttle service ensures a reliable ride so you can sit back and relax on your way to the city. Shuttle services are both an affordable and quick transportation alternative. For more information on shuttle services please visit Mexico City International Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another convenient method of transportation to get to the city center from Mexico City International Airport, especially since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. You can also book your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. Renting a car is also a great option for getting around in the city and the surrounding areas during you trip.