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Transfer Between Terminals 1 and 2
Aerotrén (Automated People Mover)
This is the means of transportation used to transfer passengers between Terminals 1 and 2 of the AICM (Mexico City International Airport). Access to the platform in Terminal 1 is located in the middle of the bridge called "Puente de Pilotos" (Pilot's Bridge), going up the escalators in Hall D. Access to the platform in Terminal 2 is through Hall M, next to the domestic boarding area.
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Schedule
From 5:00 am to 11:00 pm, always starting its first route from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1. Likewise, the last route is made to Terminal 2.
Capacity
The Aerotrén has 4 wagons, with a capacity for 100 people with hand luggage. For those passengers who bring oversized luggage, it is advisable for their comfort and that of others to use the bus that also connects the terminals.
Travel Time
The distance between both terminals is 3 km (1.9 miles), and the speed at which the Aerotrén travels is 45 km/h, so the travel time is approximately 4 minutes and 40 seconds. The maximum waiting time is about 11 minutes.
Who is authorized to transfer on the Aerotrén?
- Passengers in connection, with electronic reservation code, ticket, and/or boarding pass of the airline they will be traveling on
- Technical and cabin crews
- Airline employees
- ASA and AICM personnel
- Unaccompanied minors, as long as they are led by airline personnel and do not require additional attention
- Passengers with special needs can access the Aerotrén in wheelchairs with a companion, family member, or airline personnel and/or service providers
- Service animals, as long as they accompany the disabled passenger
- Dogs only in their respective cages
User Experience
✅ The Positive:
- 🌟 Fast and efficient: The journey is short and fluid, without delays.
- 🛫 Good alternative for connections: Ideal for those who need to change terminals without leaving the airport.
❌ The Negative:
- 🚫 Restricted access: Only passengers in connection can use it.
- 🕒 Waiting time: In peak hours, there may be delays in the frequency of departure.
Connection Buses Between Terminals
There is also a public bus service (Transportation Between Terminals), available both for the general public who have to transfer from one terminal to another and for those passengers who have a boarding pass. The buses have wheelchair access, air conditioning, luggage space, and operate 24 hours a day.
Stops
- Terminal 1: Gate 6
- Terminal 2: Gate 4
Fares
The cost of the service is $16.00 MXN per person for a one-way trip leaving from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 and vice versa, and $6.00 MXN per person for a one-way trip leaving from Terminal 1 to Customs and from Terminal 2 to the Hangares metro station. The ticket is paid directly to the operator of the vehicle unit.
Transfer Time
Between 10 and 25 minutes, depending on traffic and passenger flow, and departs frequently (every 15 minutes).
User Experience
✅ The Positive:
- 🔥 Available to all: There are no access restrictions.
- 🛍️ Ideal for those carrying large luggage: You can transport suitcases without restrictions.
- 🚗 Operates 24/7: Useful for night or early morning flights.
❌ The Negative:
- 🚒 Delays during peak hours: Waiting times can exceed 20 minutes.
- 🚶 Longer journey time: It can take up to 25 minutes to get from one terminal to another.
Which option to choose?
- ✅ If you have a connecting flight and can access the Aerotrén, it is the fastest option.
- ✅ If you do not meet the requirements for the Aerotrén or are traveling with a lot of luggage, the transportation bus is the best alternative.