Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, making Cancun five hours behind London.
To ensure you get on your STN to CUN flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Cancun International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between STN and CUN include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Currently, 331 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 601 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STN to CUN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Stansted Airport to Cancun International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from STN to CUN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Stansted Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Of all flights leaving Stansted Airport, 64.73% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Cancun International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near STN:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Stansted Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, America or Europcar and explore beyond Cancun's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Stansted Airport to Cancun International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Cancun in May.
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Stansted Airport to Cancun International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to CUN in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Cancun, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Merida to check off its top attractions. From P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA to Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another major destination in Mexico, consider Campeche, about 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche are the start of reasons to visit.