Travelling from London to Mexico City: what you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can start your journey. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Mexico City. Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
When working out where to land in Mexico City, Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are the major entry points.
Book a direct London to Mexico City flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 45 minutes.
Mexico City is six hours behind London and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 13 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from London to Mexico City is with Aeromexico at 22:30. Opt for the first LHR to MEX departure operated by British Airways at 12:45 to make the most of your first day in Mexico City.
Allow plenty of time to get on your London to Mexico City flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Mexico City
Book three months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap London to Mexico City flights.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Mexico City leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Start your journey at LHR and come in for landing at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Be on the lookout for deals with Aeromexico. This airline offers direct London to Mexico City plane tickets from LHR.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your London to Mexico City flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 26 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Mexico City? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your London to Mexico City flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Mexico City are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Mexico City:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Booking a ticket from London to Mexico City with one or more stops can give you more choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When leaving from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on the way to Mexico City:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
STN is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Mexico City flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that depart from STN arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near MEX if you're coming in on a late flight from London to Mexico City. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your London to Mexico City flight.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
As soon as your flight from London to Mexico City has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is approximately 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of NLU. Check in here after your flight from London to Mexico City and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car simple. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at NLU will save you money.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Mexico City. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Mexico City in April.
Before locking in your London to Mexico City tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap flights from London to Mexico City in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Mexico City right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Mexico City:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are major attractions which should feature on any good Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 21 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, a trip to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No trip is complete without visiting Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.