Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, making Cancun five hours behind London.
Your LHR to CUN flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cancun International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and CUN:
Miami International Airport
Newcastle International Airport
Glasgow International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Right now, 330 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 519 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LHR to CUN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cancun International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cancun International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Reserve a hotel close to CUN if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun International Airport, Cancun is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cancun International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Cancun based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cancun International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to CUN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a trip to Merida will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another favourite stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.