Travelling from London International Airport (YXU) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, making Cancun one hour behind London.
Your YXU to CUN flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into Cancun (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is easy with Flair Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Flair Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for YXU to CUN flights is Air Transat.
How to find the cheapest flights from London International Airport (YXU) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
At the moment, C$325 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$621. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YXU to CUN.
The cheapest month for flights from London International Airport to Cancun International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about London International Airport (YXU)
50.41% of flights leaving from London International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central London to London International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near YXU. Whether you're taking an early flight from London International Airport to Cancun International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Consider booking a hotel near CUN if you're catching a late London International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Cancun International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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 busiest month for flights from London International Airport to Cancun International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cancun in May.
Book your flight from London International Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to visit Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YXU to CUN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Mexico, consider Campeche, roughly 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche are among its highlights.