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How Much Alcohol Can I Bring into Mexico? 2026 Duty-Free Limit

Flag of Mexico MexicoDuty-free allowance per adult
  • 3 Lalcoholic drinks
  • 25cigarettes
  • 18+minimum age

Quick answer

3 L alcoholic beverages, plus 6 L wine, if you are 18 or over.

Source: anam.gob.mx, checked 5 Nov 2026

How much alcohol can I bring into Mexico duty-free?

3 L alcoholic beverages, plus 6 L wine. The allowance applies from age 18. Anything over the allowance must be declared, and duty and tax may apply.

Source: anam.gob.mx, checked 5 Nov 2026

Can I carry alcohol on the plane to Mexico?

Alcohol up to 24% ABV (beer, wine): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit of the departure airport applies; checked bag yes; No aviation limit; destination customs allowance applies. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alcohol 24-70% ABV (spirits): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit applies; checked bag yes; Max 5 L per container and 5 L per passenger, unopened retail packaging. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alcohol over 70% ABV (e.g. 151-proof rum, grain alcohol): carry-on no; checked bag no; Forbidden. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Drinks in your carry-on also count toward the airport's liquids limit unless bought after security.

Airline alcohol rules for flights from Mexico

Aeromexico: Listed as restricted item (see restricted page). Source: aeromexico.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

Volaris: Checked baggage only, max 5 L per passenger, max 70% ABV. Source: cms.volaris.com, checked 6 Nov 2026