Flying from Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Mexico City. Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) departing from here.
Around 10 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport flight.
London is six hours ahead of Mexico City. London Heathrow Airport is located in London, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 13 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from MEX to LHR is the 9pm British Airways service. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 10:55pm with Aeromexico.
To ensure you catch your flight from Mexico City to LHR, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leave from this terminal.
When departing from MEX, you can take a direct flight from Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport with Aeromexico.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between MEX and LHR is Aeromexico.
Among carriers on this route, Aeromexico has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to LHR. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The journey from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:
84% of flights departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 2 hours. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport? Before your Mexico City to LHR flight, treat yourself to a stay at Verticca Hotel.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near LHR and be in snooze mode sooner:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport flight.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
At the moment, 307 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 732 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Mexico City to LHR, book your ticket seven months before your departure date.
December is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to London. July is when most people book flights from Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Mexico City to LHR plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in London right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to London Heathrow Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey about 257 kilometres northwest to Manchester to check off its leading attractions. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 153 kilometres northwest of London. No journey is complete without visiting Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.