T1 international arrivals on the lower level means this is the closest car park
Terminal 1 International Parking Lower Level sits directly by the T1 international arrivals area, so it works well if you’re picking someone up from an overseas flight and want to walk straight into the arrivals hall. It handles both short and long stays, so you can park for a 30‑minute pickup or leave the car for several days while you fly out of T1. Because it’s tied to T1, it makes the most sense for flights on major international carriers using this terminal.
This facility connects to the lower‑level side of T1, not the departures roadway above, which trims walking time after clearing immigration and customs. Expect a walk of just a few minutes from the car to the arrivals doors, depending on the row you find. It’s a structured, official airport car park, not an off‑airport lot, so you pay the standard Mexico City International Airport rates for both hourly and daily parking here.
There’s no firm crowd pattern data, but T1 handles a heavy mix of international flights in the early morning and late evening, so assume those windows will feel busier in this lower‑level car park. If you’re doing a short pickup, factor in extra time to find a space and pay at the machines before driving out. For longer trips out of T1, this is still viable, since it supports overnight and multi‑day parking without needing a shuttle.
Practical tip: if you’re meeting someone arriving into T1 from abroad, park on this lower‑level side, walk into arrivals with your ticket in your pocket, and only pay at the machines on your way back to the car to avoid any exit delays.