The cost of air travel from Mexico City has increased during the peak vacation season after the adjustment to the Airport Use Fee (TUA) at Mexico City International Airport came into effect, with increases of up to 3% that will directly impact the price of tickets for domestic and international flights.
The increase, authorized by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, sets the TUA for domestic flights at $30.59, equivalent to approximately 546 pesos, while for international flights it rose to $58.09, or about 1,037 pesos. According to the Official Gazette of the Federation, the fee remains expressed in dollars, and its conversion to pesos will be updated monthly in accordance with the exchange rate published by the Bank of Mexico.
This adjustment occurs during one of the periods of greatest air mobility of the year, which could represent an increase in the spending of travelers leaving the country's capital during the holidays.
"What is the TUA and why is it paid?"
The TUA is a mandatory charge included in the price of airplane tickets and applies to passengers who use airport infrastructure. In this sense, the authorities detailed that the national rate corresponds to those whose final destination is some point within the country, while the international one applies to travelers who go abroad.
However, there are exceptions in the charge, such as for children up to two years old, diplomats under reciprocity agreements, passengers in transit or connection, as well as aeronautical technical personnel in service with a valid license.
The increase will be valid until December 31, 2026, unless there is a new official provision. This adjustment is part of the annual update mechanism based on the Consumer Price Index for urban consumers published by the US Federal Reserve, in accordance with applicable regulations.
The TUA increase also comes in a context of high air demand and months before the 2026 World Cup, which Mexico will organize together with the United States and Canada, which anticipates greater pressure on airport infrastructure. Experts warn that this type of adjustment, although moderate, directly impacts the final cost of travel, particularly in high seasons such as Holy Week, when demand for flights increases significantly.
