Customs Wait Times at Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

Expect 30–60 minutes to clear customs at MEX, but it varies widely:

• Peak arrivals (morning/early afternoon): 60–90+ minutes.
• Off-peak (late night/red-eye): 15–30 minutes.
• Global Entry / Viajero Confiable: 5–15 minutes (enroll before travel).

Duty-Free Allowances (Per Person)

• 200 cigarettes / 50 cigars / 250g tobacco
• 3 liters alcoholic beverages
• 1 video camera + 1 still camera
• 1 laptop + 1 smartphone
• Other personal goods up to $300 USD (by air; $500 by land)

Key Rules

• Declare everything over limits on the customs form (paper or app).
• Prohibited: fresh produce, meat, dairy, seeds, plants, archaeological artifacts.
• Medications: carry prescription + original packaging.
• Cash >$10,000 USD equivalent: must declare.

Download the SAT Aduanas app for real-time wait estimates and digital declaration. Honesty avoids fines, confiscation, or detention.