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Two-thirds of Mexican citizens have never been on an airplane.

This after the president stopped construction at yet another airport begun by his predecessor in Texcoco, allegedly for political reasons.Ĭritics of the new airport say that it is unnecessary and a boondoggle for an out-of-touch elite. The Felipe Ángeles International Airport began construction shortly after the start of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s term. To facilitate transfers, Mexico City’s government has announced new bus routes to connect the airports, as well as express services costing roughly 150 pesos, or US$7.50. This could be a major problem for travelers booking tickets separately without noticing the need to change airports.Īs a matter of fact, the airport is not even really in Mexico City, but rather Mexico State on the site of the Air Force Base of the same name, in the municipality of Zumpango.Įarlier: Mexico’s newest airport bathroom turns heads on social media The distance between the two airports is just over 27 miles, and on average, the trip is likely to take at least an hour and a half. Mexico City’s new Felipe Ángeles International Airport is scheduled to open next week.īut its distance from Mexico City’s main international airport, Benito Juárez, is raising concerns.įor one thing, travelers looking to connect from one airport to another are looking at quite a long haul in Mexico City’s infamous traffic. Mexico City’s new Felipe Ángeles International Airport has not even opened yet, but travelers are already confused about what it means for them.