# Taxi from Zócalo to Mexico City Airport (MEX)

A taxi from Zócalo to Mexico City Airport (MEX) costs about MX$45.12 on a weekday and MX$54.14 at night (6.9 km, about 19 min). From the official Mexico City taxi tariff in force since 3 April 2013, checked 5 November 2026.

Worked out from the Mexico City tariff in force from 3 April 2013. Status: Verified. 6.9 km, about 19 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via Calle República de El Salvador, Calle General Anaya, Calzada General Ignacio Zaragoza, Boulevard Puerto Aéreo and Calle Sonora. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | MX$45.12 | MX$40.84–MX$48.33 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | MX$45.12 | MX$40.84–MX$48.33 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | MX$54.14 | MX$49.01–MX$58.00 | Night service (23 |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | MX$45.12 | MX$40.84–MX$48.33 | Only the traffic |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Taxi libre: MX$8.74 ([source](http://www.ordenjuridico.gob.mx/Documentos/Estatal/Distrito%20Federal/wo79702.pdf))
- Taxi libre: 4.29 km, 13.0 min in slow traffic: MX$36.87 ([source](http://www.ordenjuridico.gob.mx/Documentos/Estatal/Distrito%20Federal/wo79702.pdf))
- Meter steps of 1.07 (completed steps only): −MX$0.49 ([source](http://www.ordenjuridico.gob.mx/Documentos/Estatal/Distrito%20Federal/wo79702.pdf))
- Total, typical traffic: MX$45.12

> This is the taxi libre, hailed in the street. Taxis from a stand (sitio) and radio taxis you call have higher meter rates set by the same tariff.

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: Zócalo.** The great square of the historic centre, between the cathedral and the National Palace. The streets around it are often closed for events and marches.
- **Drop-off: Mexico City Airport (MEX).** Benito Juárez International Airport. City taxis drop off at both terminals but can't pick up: from the airport, buy a ticket at an authorised taxi booth, priced by zone, or take an app ride from its pick-up points.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from Zócalo to Mexico City Airport (MEX)?

About MX$45.12 on a weekday in the daytime, MX$40.84 to MX$48.33 depending on traffic, for 6.9 km (about 19 min).

### Is it a flat fare or the meter?

The meter: MX$8.74 to start, then MX$4.28 per km.

### Which surcharges apply?

None on a weekday in the daytime.

### Does the time of day change the fare?

Weekday rush hour: about MX$45.12; Night: about MX$54.14; Weekend afternoon: about MX$45.12.

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- [Terminal Norte bus station to Mexico City Airport (MEX)](https://taxifare.org/mx/mexico-city/terminal-norte-to-mex/index.md)
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The full tariff: [Mexico City taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/mx/mexico-city/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from Zócalo to Mexico City Airport (MEX), TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/mx/mexico-city/zocalo-to-mex/ (checked 5 November 2026)