Travelling from London to Mexicali Airport (MXL): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to leave from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Mexicali Airport (MXL). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Mexicali is seven hours behind London. Mexicali Airport is located in Mexicali, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from London to MXL.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Mexicali Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to MXL flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Mexicali Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Mexicali Airport (MXL)
Hop off your flight from London to Mexicali Airport and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a convenient option a short drive from MXL, stay at Confortable Habitación.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Mexicali Airport (MXL)
Currently, 383 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Mexicali Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.343 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to MXL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your London to Mexicali Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Mexicali Airport (MXL)
July is the busiest month for flights from London to Mexicali Airport (MXL). Plan your visit to Mexicali in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a London to MXL plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mexicali to range from 27ºC (81ºF) to 46ºC (115ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Mexicali Airport in December when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Mexicali
Start your Mexicali trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Mexicali Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Parque Reforma and Rancho Santo Niño are top attractions which should be on any good Mexicali itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Tijuana is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced Mexicali. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana Beach Promenade and Coko Bongo Mega Nightclub.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Mexico, head for Ensenada, about 153 kilometres south-west of Mexicali. Skydive Baja, La Bufadora and Ensenada waterfront. Are key reasons to visit.
