Gate-side meds in Terminal A
Right in Terminal A, Farmacia Benavides covers the basics when you forgot something at home. It sits airside after security, so you can grab painkillers, cold tablets, or bandages without heading back out. Expect standard Mexican high-street pharmacy pricing, not airport-gouge souvenir shop levels.
Stock runs the usual Benavides lineup: over-the-counter meds, simple first-aid supplies, cough drops, and a few travel toiletries. You’ll see familiar Mexican brands for headache and stomach issues, plus small toiletries in cabin-friendly sizes, usually 100 ml or less. If you’re connecting through MTY and landed in Terminal A, it’s the quickest stop for last-minute health items.
Staff typically handle basic questions in Spanish first; some know enough English to sort out “ibuprofeno” vs “paracetamol.” They ring up purchases fast, and you can pay by card in pesos; some counters also accept major international credit cards like Visa and MasterCard. Prices on sunscreen and skincare skew a bit higher than in a city branch, but still reasonable for an airport store.
One tip: if you need something specific like prescription-strength drops or a particular brand, screenshot the Spanish name before you fly and show it at the counter in Terminal A. That saves time and avoids mix-ups when your flight is boarding in 20–30 minutes.