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Getting to the Mexican Grand Prix
Sunday December 6 2026
What to expect in this guide
• Which airport do you fly into?
• How do you get from the airport into the city?
• Do you need a visa?
• Best booking resources for F1 trips
• Frequently asked questions
• Money-saving tip
Estimated Reading Time: 4-5 minutes
Getting there by air
Most international flights into Mexico City land at Mexico City International Airport, also known as Benito Juárez International (MEX). The airport is around 4 km from the circuit and around 6.5 km from the historic centre.
Direct flights to Mexico City run from a number of major European cities, alongside extensive networks from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico itself. Most national carriers fly direct.
If your city doesn’t have a direct flight, the most common connections are through hubs in Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, or other major European cities, or through the United States or Canada.
It’s worth knowing that connections through the United States or Canada both require a transit visa or equivalent for most non-North American travellers. You’ll also go through immigration on the way through, with queues at hubs like New York and Chicago often particularly long. If you’re travelling from within Europe, a European connection is the easier option.
From the airport to the city
The airport is around 25 to 35 minutes from central neighbourhoods, depending on traffic. Mexico City traffic is heavy at the best of times and worse on race weekend.
- Taxi. Available from the official taxi rank at the airport. Authorised taxis use a fixed-zone fare system, which is the safest option.
- Uber. Operates widely in Mexico City and is available from the airport.
- Pre-booked transfer. Worth considering if you’d rather skip the queue or want a fixed price agreed in advance.
Metro. Mexico City’s metro reaches the airport (Terminal Aérea station, on Línea 5) and is the cheapest option, though less practical with luggage.
Visa and entry requirements
Many visitors don’t need a visa to enter Mexico for short stays, but requirements depend on your nationality and personal circumstances.
Check the official guidance based on your circumstances before booking.
Best booking resources for F1 trips
Take a look at our Grand Prix ticket & travel packages »
Prefer to do it all yourself? You’re welcome to take what you’ve learned here and build your own trip from scratch.
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Tickets
Motorsport Tickets and Grand Prix Tickets are the two agencies I’ve trusted for years. They’ve always been reliable, easy to deal with, and quick to help if something comes up.
Hotels
ZenHotels is one of my go-to sites for hotel bookings. It pulls prices from loads of smaller sites you might not know about, so it’s great for finding deals. I also check Expedia and Booking.com when I want more options.
Excursions
Viator is packed with walking tours, attraction tickets, and local experiences. It’s especially handy if you’re heading to a new Grand Prix city. It’s a great place to find extras to add to your trip.
FAQ's
Mexico City International Airport (MEX), around 4 km from the circuit and around 6.5 km from the historic centre.
Yes, from a number of major European cities, alongside extensive networks from the United States, Canada, and Mexico itself.
Both require a transit visa or equivalent for most non-North American travellers, and you'll go through immigration on the way through. If you're travelling from within Europe, a European connection through Paris, Amsterdam, or Frankfurt is the easier option.
Around 25 to 35 minutes by road, depending on traffic. Mexico City traffic is heavy at the best of times.
Money-saving tip
Connect through Europe rather than North America
A US or Canadian connection means a transit visa or ESTA on top of your airfare, plus the time and stress of US or Canadian immigration. Avoiding a route where a transit visa is required, or at least where there’s a cost applied to the transit visa, will save you money. If you’re travelling from within Europe, a connection through Paris, Amsterdam, or Frankfurt is the easier option.
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