Travelling from London to Tijuana Airport (TIJ): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), you'll have your pick of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Tijuana is seven hours behind London. Tijuana Airport is located in Tijuana, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Your flight from London to TIJ won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you'd like to explore a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to TIJ.
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kms (19 miles) in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Tijuana Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Tijuana Airport. Cancun International Airport (CUN) is a popular option between London Gatwick Airport and TIJ.
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kms (50 miles) or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to TIJ flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport land on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Tijuana Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
If you have a late flight from London to Tijuana Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near TIJ:
Pick up a Tijuana Airport rental car and explore Tijuana and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, Dollar and Ace Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Tijuana Airport flight.
Getting from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Central Tijuana is around 4 miles from Tijuana Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 3 hours 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
£334 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Tijuana Airport. Return flights start at £721. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to TIJ. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London to Tijuana Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to TIJ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Tijuana Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Tijuana based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your London to TIJ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Tijuana, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Tijuana Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tijuana
Once you've booked your flight from London to Tijuana Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tijuana:
Your visit to Tijuana should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana Beach Promenade and Coko Bongo Mega Nightclub.
Explore more of Mexico
Tijuana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. About 145 kms (90 miles) east of Tijuana, a visit to Mexicali will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Parque Reforma and Rancho Santo Niño.
San Luis Rio Colorado is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 209 kms (130 miles) east of Tijuana. No trip is complete without seeing Cueva de Adulam, Bellavista Park and Alhóndiga de granaditas.
