Best way to handle a 6-8 hour layover at Benito Juarez (MEX)?

PointsHacker_MikeOPApr 27

I have a medium-length layover coming up in Mexico City through Benito Juarez and I am trying to decide whether to stay airside or build a simple routine around food, a walk, and a solid reset.

The upside seems to be good food payoff on longer stops and strong regional connectivity. The downside is traffic back to the airport.

If you had this same stop in North America, what would your actual playbook be?

Replies (4)

MileageMaximizerApr 27

MEX is one of those airports where a medium layover can feel great if you choose one goal and stick to it instead of stacking too many mini-plans.

SeatGuru_SamApr 27

I would decide based on whether good food payoff on longer stops is what you care about most, because once traffic back to the airport kicks in the stress rises fast.

Ryan AndersonApr 27

My rule for a 6-8 hour stop is one main activity, one decent meal, and a very conservative buffer back through security.

Charlotte WebbApr 27

If you are even slightly unsure, I would bias toward a calm airport routine and save the city run for a longer layover in Mexico City.