Flying from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 15 minutes.
London is five hours ahead of Cancun and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from CUN to LGW start at 15:45 — the first with TUI. The last departure is at 19:40 with British Airways. Overall, there are 15 weekly Cancun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your CUN to LGW flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
British Airways offers direct flights from Cancun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering CUN to LGW flights, with 71.19% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cancun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between CUN and LGW include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Tampa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
At the moment, £213 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cancun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £499. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CUN to LGW.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from CUN to LGW is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cancun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Of all flights leaving Cancun International Airport, 72.87% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Cancun International Airport from central Cancun, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Cancun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CUN:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cancun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Explore without limits with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and chase adventure across London and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 50 miles away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Cancun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to visit London. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Cancun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CUN to LGW around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Travel around 100 miles north-west to Birmingham to tick off its leading attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another corner of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 110 miles west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.
