AIFA Airport (Felipe Ángeles): buses and how to get there

Q: How do I get from Mexico City to AIFA?

The simplest options are a direct ADO Conecta bus from Mexico City Airport (AICM) or TAPO, an ADO bus from the Northern Bus Station or Indios Verdes, or the Tren Suburbano from Buenavista. Mexibús Line 1 also reaches the airport.

Q: Is there a bus from AICM to AIFA?

Yes. ADO Conecta runs direct buses between AICM Terminal 1 and AIFA in both directions, about 55 minutes each way, with around 27 departures a day. See AICM to AIFA.

Q: How long does it take to get from AIFA to Mexico City?

By ADO bus, about 45 minutes to Indios Verdes, about 1 hour 10 minutes to the Northern Bus Station and about 1 hour 20 minutes to TAPO, depending on traffic.

Q: Where do buses leave from at AIFA?

ADO buses use the ground transportation area of the passenger terminal. Follow the signs for buses (Autobuses) after baggage claim and check the boarding point on your ticket.

Q: Is there a train to AIFA?

Yes. The Tren Suburbano extension from Buenavista station to AIFA opened on April 26, 2026. Check current fares and timetables with the operator before you travel.

Q: Can I go from AIFA to Puebla or Pachuca without going through Mexico City?

Yes. ADO runs direct buses from AIFA to Puebla Central Bus Station (CAPU) and to Pachuca, so you don’t need to change in Mexico City.

Q: How early should I get to AIFA for my flight?

Airlines usually recommend arriving 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. Add your bus travel time and a margin for traffic.

Q: Can I book ADO tickets to and from AIFA in English?

Yes. With ADO International you can book ADO tickets online in more than 12 languages and pay in more than 15 currencies. Digital boarding passes are sent by email, so you usually do not need to print your ticket. Keep your phone charged and your booking confirmation ready before boarding.

Q: How much luggage can I take on the bus?

Each passenger can usually take up to 25 kg of checked baggage free of charge with ADO, plus one carry-on bag. Checked luggage travels in the compartment under the bus; keep your baggage tag until arrival. Keep your passport, valuables, electronics, and medication in your carry-on. Baggage policies can change, so check the latest conditions before travel.

Direct ADO buses link Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA, NLU) with Mexico City Airport (AICM), TAPO, the Northern Bus Station, Indios Verdes, Puebla and Pachuca. Compare routes and book online.

Why travel to and from AIFA with ADO

Direct buses, no transfers with your luggage, and tickets you can book online in English:

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Your ticket includes 25 kg of checked luggage at no extra cost. Buy extra space at the counter if needed.

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AIFA by bus at a glance

ADO services from the airport on a typical day:

About 66 direct ADO departures a day from AIFA

6 destinations

AICM, TAPO, Northern Bus Station, Indios Verdes, Puebla and Pachuca

Fares from about US$5

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA): the essentials

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA, code NLU) is in Santa Lucía, State of Mexico, about 45 km north of central Mexico City, at Km 42.5 of the Mexico–Pachuca federal highway. It opened on March 21, 2022, on the site of the Santa Lucía air base, and is Mexico City’s second international airport after Mexico City International Airport (AICM).

All ADO buses at AIFA use the ground transportation area of the passenger terminal. After baggage claim, follow the signs for buses (Autobuses) and check the boarding point on your ticket.

Direct ADO buses from AIFA

AICM Airport (Terminal 1) (ADO Conecta): about 55 min, 27 departures a day, from US$10. AIFA to AICM Airport · AICM Airport to AIFA
TAPO (San Lázaro) (ADO Conecta): about 1h 20min, 27 departures a day, from US$10. AIFA to TAPO · TAPO to AIFA
Mexico City North Bus Station (ADO): about 1h 10min, 3 departures a day, from US$5.50. AIFA to Mexico City North Bus Station · Mexico City North Bus Station to AIFA
Indios Verdes (ADO): about 45 min, 3 departures a day, from US$5. AIFA to Indios Verdes · Indios Verdes to AIFA
Puebla (CAPU) (ADO): about 4h, 4 departures a day, from US$29. AIFA to Puebla · Puebla to AIFA
Pachuca (ADO): about 50 min, 2 departures a day, from US$9. AIFA to Pachuca · Pachuca to AIFA

Other ways to get to AIFA

Train: the Tren Suburbano extension between Buenavista station in central Mexico City and AIFA opened on April 26, 2026. Check current fares and times with the operator.
Mexibús: Mexibús Line 1 runs from Ojo de Agua to the airport and connects with Metro Line B at Ciudad Azteca.
Car or taxi: AIFA is reached by the Mexico–Pachuca highway and the Circuito Exterior Mexiquense, and has paid parking. Journey times from central Mexico City depend heavily on traffic.

Schedules, prices and durations on this page come from the ADO booking flow for sample dates in November 2026 and can change. Search your travel date for live times.

Check-in hall at Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA)

Arriving at AIFA? Book your bus before you land

The busiest ADO links are the ADO Conecta shuttles to Mexico City Airport (AICM) and to TAPO, with departures roughly every 35 minutes through the day. For the north of the city, ADO buses go to the Northern Bus Station and Indios Verdes, both connected to the Metro.

Choose a bus that leaves enough time after landing for baggage claim; international arrivals need more time.

AIFA airport: frequently asked questions

Getting to and from Felipe Ángeles International Airport

Where is AIFA airport?

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA, code NLU) is in Santa Lucía, State of Mexico, about 45 km north of central Mexico City, at Km 42.5 of the Mexico–Pachuca federal highway.