Flights
Flights to Mexico City
Flying to Mexico City for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 4 airports with scheduled flights near Mexico City, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 197 upcoming events in and around Mexico City (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to central Mexico City is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 4.1 miles away. Also within 52 miles: NLU (26 mi), TLC (30 mi), PBC (51 mi). For Auditorio Nacional - Mexico, the nearest is MEX at 4.4 miles.
Airports serving Mexico City
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Mexico City, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) 4.1 mi (7 km) | Large | Nearest to Auditorio Nacional - Mexico, Arena CDMX, Palacio De Los Deportes - Mexico City, Estadio Azteca, Estadio GNP Seguros - Mexico City and Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) 26 mi (41 km) | Large | — |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) 30 mi (48 km) | Large | — |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) 51 mi (83 km) | Large | — |
Nearest airport to each Mexico City venue
The busiest venues in and around Mexico City, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Auditorio Nacional - Mexico Hotels near Auditorio Nacional - Mexico | MEX, 4.4 mi | NLU, 23 mi |
| Arena CDMX Hotels near Arena CDMX | MEX, 8 mi | NLU, 20 mi |
| Palacio De Los Deportes - Mexico City Hotels near Palacio De Los Deportes - Mexico City | MEX, 3 mi | NLU, 25 mi |
| Estadio Azteca Hotels near Estadio Azteca | MEX, 9.6 mi | TLC, 28 mi |
| Estadio GNP Seguros - Mexico City Hotels near Estadio GNP Seguros - Mexico City | MEX, 2.7 mi | NLU, 25 mi |
| Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Hotels near Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | MEX, 3.1 mi | NLU, 25 mi |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | MEX | NLU | TLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auditorio Nacional - Mexico | 4.4 mi | 23 mi | 29 mi |
| Arena CDMX | 8 mi | 20 mi | 28 mi |
| Palacio De Los Deportes - Mexico City | 3 mi | 25 mi | 30 mi |
| Estadio Azteca | 9.6 mi | 32 mi | 28 mi |
| Estadio GNP Seguros - Mexico City | 2.7 mi | 25 mi | 31 mi |
| Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | 3.1 mi | 25 mi | 30 mi |
Flying in for a Mexico City event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 63 events in and around Mexico City; 71% on Fri–Sun; 42 of the 53 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Atlante FC vs. CF Monterrey
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Ciudad de Mexico
Stray Kids
Estadio GNP Seguros - Mexico City, Mexico City, Ciudad de Mexico
From about $393.00View TicketsThe Neighbourhood
Palacio De Los Deportes - Mexico City, Mexico City, Ciudad de Mexico
Orquesta Sinfonica Nacional
Palacio De Bellas Artes, Mexico City, Ciudad de Mexico
Jorge Medina & Josi Cuen
Auditorio Nacional - Mexico, Mexico City, Ciudad de Mexico
Cruz Azul vs. Deportivo Toluca FC
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Ciudad de Mexico
From about $48.00View TicketsJorge Medina & Josi Cuen
Auditorio Nacional - Mexico, Mexico City, Ciudad de Mexico
Pumas UNAM vs. Atletico San Luis
Estadio Olimpico Universitario, Mexico City, Ciudad de Mexico
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Atlante FC vs. CF Monterrey
- Sep 26: Cruz Azul vs. Deportivo Toluca FC
- Sep 27: Pumas UNAM vs. Atletico San Luis
- Sep 29: Greeicy
- Sep 30: Maroon 5
Flying in to Mexico City: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Auditorio Nacional - Mexico it is MEX, 4.4 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for Auditorio Nacional - Mexico?
The closest airport to Auditorio Nacional - Mexico is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 4.4 miles away in a straight line; Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) is 23 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How far is MEX from central Mexico City?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is 4.1 miles (7 km) from central Mexico City in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is best for Arena CDMX?
The closest airport to Arena CDMX is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 8 miles away in a straight line; Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) is 20 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many airports serve Mexico City?
StubOrder lists 4 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central Mexico City: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC).
How many events are in Mexico City in the next 30 days?
63 in and around Mexico City in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 71% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 42 of the 53 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
What is the closest airport to Mexico City?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to central Mexico City, 4.1 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists NLU (26 miles), TLC (30 miles) and PBC (51 miles).
