Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Monterrey: what you need to know
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Monterrey is six hours behind London.
To avoid rushing for your LHR to Monterrey flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing for plane tickets from LHR to Monterrey, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
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LHR is around 26 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Monterrey, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Monterrey
433 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Monterrey flight. A return ticket right now is 663 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from LHR to Monterrey if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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Airports in Monterrey
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
The distance from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to central Monterrey is roughly 31 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Monterrey. Book one of these accommodation options near MTY instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and explore beyond Monterrey's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from LHR to Monterrey.
Best time to go to Monterrey
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Monterrey. The city buzzes in high season, but prices are generally higher and top attractions can be crowded. Go to Monterrey in low season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Monterrey is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your London Heathrow Airport to Monterrey plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from LHR to Monterrey around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Monterrey
Once you've booked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Monterrey, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Monterrey:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Museo del Obispado, Parque Fundidora and Cerro de la Silla Park are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Monterrey itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
San Luis Potosi is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Monterrey. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Tangamanga Park I, Plaza de Aranzazu and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi.
If you want to check out another great destination in Mexico, consider Aguascalientes, about 467 kilometres south-west of Monterrey. Templo de San Antonio, Museo Nacional de la Muerte and Jardin de San Marcos are highlights.