Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London.
Each week, there are 11 London Gatwick Airport to Cancun Airport flights. To get going early, jump on the 09:00 TUI flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 13:45 with British Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LGW to CUN flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
British Airways has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Cancun — and maybe even more of Mexico if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is British Airways.
With 78.33% of services arriving as planned, British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to CUN flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LGW and CUN:
Madrid Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Quebec Airport
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of LGW.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cancun Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Cancun Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun Airport, Cancun is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
April is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cancun in March.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to CUN in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
Campeche is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without experiencing Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.