Adolfo López Mateos International Airport
MMTO, Toluca, Mexico
- Longest runway
- 15/33 (13,780 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About an hour to Polanco and Santa Fe in Mexico City
Toluca airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Mexico City
Most private jets to Mexico City land in Toluca, about an hour from Polanco and Santa Fe, because Mexico City International has limited space for business aviation.
- Main airport
- TLC / MMTO
- Elevation
- 8,466 ft
- Longest runway
- 15/33 (13,780 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Mexico City
Toluca sits at about 8,500 feet and Mexico City at about 7,300, so altitude affects aircraft performance.
Mexico City is a year-round business destination.
Mexico City Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
MMMX, Mexico City, Mexico
- Longest runway
- 05L/23R (12,966 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 30 minutes to Polanco
Mexico City Benito Juárez airport guideBefore You Book Mexico City
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Entry
You clear Mexican immigration and customs on arrival.
Altitude
High elevation reduces how much aircraft can carry on departure.
When Demand Peaks in Mexico City
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Year-round
- Business travel.
- October and November
- Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix.
Flight Times and Prices to Mexico City
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to TLC for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,114 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 45 min$43,500–$66,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,550 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,300–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,600–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,310 mi | 3 hr 25 min$15,000–$22,000 | 3 hr 15 min$18,200–$23,000 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 948 mi | 2 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,699 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,000–$27,500 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 762 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,865 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr$22,000–$27,500 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,495 mi | 3 hr 25 min$15,000–$21,500 | 3 hr 15 min$18,200–$23,000 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Mexico City
Midsize and super-midsize jets fly from Texas; heavy jets fly from the Northeast nonstop.
Mexico City Private Jet Questions
Which airport do private jets use for Mexico City?
Mostly Toluca (TLC), about an hour from Polanco. Mexico City International (MEX) has limited space for private flights.
How long is a private flight from Houston to Toluca?
About 2 hr from Hobby in a midsize jet.
