Flying from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to London International Airport (YXU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to London International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC-4, which makes London one hour ahead of Cancun.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CUN to YXU flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into London (and then exploring more of Canada!) is easy with Flair Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Cancun International Airport to London International Airport.
Flair Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Among carriers operating CUN to YXU flights, Air Transat is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Cancun International Airport to London International Airport. Pearson International Airport is a top stopover on the CUN to YXU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to London International Airport (YXU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cancun International Airport to London International Airport flight is 222 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 441 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CUN to YXU.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to London International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Of all flights departing from Cancun International Airport, 72.87% land on schedule at their destination.
Cancun International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near CUN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cancun International Airport to London International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at London International Airport (YXU)
If you're coming in on a late Cancun International Airport to London International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near YXU:
Follow your own route with a London International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Avis or National and find adventure across London and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from London International Airport (YXU) to central London
London International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to London International Airport (YXU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cancun International Airport to London International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit London. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in November.
Book your flight from Cancun International Airport to London International Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CUN to YXU sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of London, Mississauga is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Credit Meadows Park, Tree Sculpture - Animal Totem by Jim Menken and Dunn Park.