Cuautitlan Izcalli Mexico, Mexico Travel Guide
Cuautitlán Izcalli does not have its own airport. It uses the larger Mexico City metropolitan area for air access. Two international airports serve the region.
MEX serves a vast network of international and domestic airlines, including Aeromexico, Volaris, VivaAerobus, Delta, United, American Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Air France, and British Airways. AIFA mainly serves domestic flights and a growing number of international routes, mostly from Central/South America and some US cities.
Pre-pay at kiosks for licensed taxis. Uber/Didi are also available, often more economical.
AIFA offers direct bus courses to various points in Mexico City/State of Mexico.
AIFA connects to the Tren Suburbano, linking to Cuautitlán directly.
Pre-pay at kiosks inside the terminal (MEX). Regulated and generally safe, but can be expensive.
Uber and Didi are available. Often more economical than official taxis. Pick-up points are specific.
Pre-book for convenience and a direct ride to your destination in Cuautitlán Izcalli.
Cuautitlán Izcalli is served by the Tren Suburbano. A station is located in Cuautitlán, the adjacent municipality, directly accessible from Izcalli. This commuter rail line connects Cuautitlán to Buenavista Station in Mexico City, offering efficient inter-city transport.
The city has its own bus terminal, Central de Autobuses de Cuautitlán Izcalli. It offers connections to various cities across Mexico, including Mexico City (Terminal del Norte), Querétaro, Toluca, and other destinations in the State of Mexico.
You need a valid national driver's license (International Driving Permit recommended), your passport, vehicle registration, and mandatory Mexican auto insurance. Purchase this insurance from a Mexican provider. Major international car rental companies (e.g., Hertz, Avis, Budget) have offices at Mexico City airports.
What you need to know to cross the border is not directly applicable to Cuautitlán Izcalli. No passenger long-distance train services directly serve Cuautitlán Izcalli or Mexico City, besides the Tren Suburbano commuter line.
Not applicable to Cuautitlán Izcalli. This municipality is landlocked.
Not applicable to Cuautitlán Izcalli. There are no navigable rivers serving the municipality for commercial or tourist transport.
Not applicable to Cuautitlán Izcalli, as it is inland.
Not applicable for sea/river arrivals to this region.
No maritime travel information relevant to Cuautitlán Izcalli.
Exit fees (DNI - Derecho de No Inmigrante) for foreign visitors typically appear included in the price of international airline tickets. If you entered overland or with certain airlines, you might need to pay the FMM fee upon departure if you did not pay it upon arrival.
MEX and AIFA offer standard facilities for departing passengers. These include check-in counters, security screening, duty-free shops, restaurants, and lounges. Bus terminals provide waiting areas and basic amenities for passengers.
Always confirm your flight or bus schedule 24-48 hours before departure.
Traffic to Mexico City airports is unpredictable, leave with plenty of extra time.
Have your boarding passes (digital or printed) and passport ready.
Reconfirm all travel arrangements well in advance. Consider off-peak travel times for transfers to avoid heavy traffic jams.
