Cheap Flights from London to Mexico City

A total of 23 airlines currently operate flights from London to Mexico:

oneworld、SkyTeam、Star Alliance、Aeromexico、Air Canada、Air Europa、Air France、American Airlines、Austrian Airlines、British Airways、Delta Airlines、easyJet、Emirates、Finnair、Iberia、KLM Royal Dutch Airlines、Lufthansa、Ryanair、Swiss、Turkish Airlines、United Airlines、Virgin Atlantic、Vueling Airlines

Earliest and latest flights from London to Mexico

The first flight departing for Mexico from London is easyJet U28869, which sets off from Gatwick at 06:00. This route involves two transits, in Amsterdam and Istanbul, and a change to Turkish Airlines. It arrives in Mexico at 08:10 the following day (total journey time is 32 hours and 10 mins)

The latest flight is from Turkish Airlines, which leaves Stansted at 22:35 and arrives in Mexico 39 hours and 35 min later, following transit and airport transfer in Istanbul.

The only direct flight from London to Mexico is the BA243 from British Airways, which departs from London Heathrow at 12:45 and arrives in Mexico City at 18:45 (12 hours total flight time).

Lowest price for flights from London to Mexico

If you can book ahead and are flexible with your dates, return tickets are available for as little as £499 (Ryanair and American Airlines). For more immediate departure, the cheapest return flights from London to Mexico cost £1,011, offered by Ryanair and Aeromexico (code-share flight).

Average flight time / distance

The distance from London to Mexico is 5,454 miles (8,777 km). The average (direct) flight time from London to Mexico is 11 hours 37 min.

Airports in London

There are five international airports in London offering flights to Mexico.

Heathrow

Located near Hounslow in West London, Heathrow has a total of 5 terminals. Facilities include Wi-Fi, baby changing, baggage storage, lost property and charging stations, along with a wide selection of shopping outlets, currency exchange, restaurants and duty-free stores.

Getting there: From Central London you can reach Heathrow via train (£5.50, 15 min), taxi (£45, 15 min), bus (£17, 50 minutes) and the London Underground (£6, 45 min). Depending on your time of travel, London traffic can make journeys by road significantly longer.

Gatwick

Located near Crawley, 29.5 miles (47.4 km) south of Central London, Gatwick has 2 terminals that house airport lounges, Wi-Fi, baby changing facilities and various outlets for retail, food and drink. Gatwick Airport is also home to the UK’s only sensory room, which provides a calming environment while you wait.

Getting there: Gatwick Airport is connected to London by road, via the A23 and M23 motorways (journey time is approx. 56 min); rail (tickets £19.90, journey time 50 min) and bus (£8, 30 min).

Stansted

Located approx. 42 mi (68 km) northeast of Central London, Stansted is the city’s third busiest airport. It has one main terminal, supported by the Stansted Airport Track Transit System (TTS), which takes passengers to their gates from the terminal. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, prayer rooms, shopping services and a gender-neutral restroom.

Getting there: From London city centre, you can reach Stansted by train (£19.90, 47 min), bus (£6, 1 hour 35 min), taxi (£40, 1 hour 10 min) and car.

Luton

Located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of Luton and 28 mi (45 km) north of Central London, Luton Airport has a single runway, along with terminal drop-off, bus stands, taxi ranks and a short-term car park. Other passenger facilities include currency exchange, 4 hours of free Wi-Fi, duty-free shopping and a choice of other retail and F&B outlets.

Getting there: Driving by car to Luton Airport from central London will take at least 1 hour, while bus (2.5 hours, tickets £5) and train (2 hours, tickets £18.40) travel takes longer. A taxi ride will take approx. 1 hour 35 min and cost around £45.

London City

Situated at the Royal Docks in the London Borough of Newham, just 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Canary Wharf, London City has a single runway, along with passenger facilities such as free Wi-Fi, shopping and beauty products, pre-booked parking and special assistance for disabled travellers.

Getting there: Connected to the rest of London via the Northern Line and Docklands Light Railway (DLR), this is the city’s most central airport. Train tickets cost £1 – £5 and take approx. 21 min. Alternatively, take the line 474 bus from Central London, which costs £4 and takes 42 min.

Airports in Mexico

There are more than 100 airports in Mexico. For travellers visiting from London, the most likely destination will be Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), also known as Mexico City Airport.

Mexico City International Airport

Located to the east of Mexico City, MEX is the busiest airport in Mexico and indeed all of Latin America in terms of passenger traffic. It has 3 terminal buildings, connected by the Aerotren (Airtrain). There are various restaurants and food outlets, along with shops and duty-free stores, lounges, ATMs, a pharmacy, smoking areas, showers and currency exchange services. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal buildings.

There are a number of ways to reach the city centre from the airport:

Bus. Metrobus line 4 is an express bus service that runs from the airport to Mexico City from 04:30 to 00:00 every day. Journey time is approx. 30 minutes and single tickets cost just MX$30 (£1.17).

Airport Shuttle. A shuttle service to and from hotels in the vicinity of MEX Airport and in Mexico City is available. Tickets start from MX$250 (£9) and journey time will depend on the location of your hotel.

Taxi. You can reach the city centre of Mexico in just 20 min by taxi, for around MX$300 (£11).

Metro. The Metro is a rapid transit system that goes direct from MEX to the metropolitan area of Mexico City. Journey time is approx. 50 min and tickets cost just MX$5 (£0.18).

Destination Mexico: Recommended Attractions in Mexico

1. Cancún

This beautiful white sandy paradise in the Gulf of Mexico is part of the Riviera Maya; a collection of beach resorts and islands that are an unmissable attraction in Mexico.

2. Puerto Vallarta

A sun-kissed coastal city looking out onto the Pacific Ocean, Vallarta is home to water sports, cruises and chilled-out beach breaks. For sleepy coastal vibes, this is the way to go.

3. Acapulco

Another iconic holiday destination on the Pacific coast of Mexico is Acapulco, famed for its beaches, cliff divers, golf courses and frenetic night life. A great place to go loco.

4. Copper Canyon

Known as ‘Mexico's Grand Canyon’, this natural wonder in Chihuahua nudges the US border. Copper Canyon is actually deeper and longer than its more famous North American neighbour, and no less spectacular.

5. Frida Kahlo Museum

Located in Mexico City, in the house where she grew up, this blue building is now home to a collection of paintings, photographs and memorabilia celebrating Mexico’s most famous artist.

6. Chichén Itzá

One of Mexico's top archaeological attractions, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the impressive 30-metre El Castillo pyramid, a 1,000-year-old observatory and various other testaments to Mayan ingenuity.

7. Guanajuato

Perfect for exploring on foot, this city in Central Mexico is filled with charming sites and curiosities. From galleries and museums to festivals and churches, you’ll find something special around every corner.

8. National Museum of Anthropology (MNA)

This enormous and visually stunning museum in Mexico City lets you explore the nation’s diverse human history, from ancient civilizations through to the modern day.

9. La Catedral Metropolitana

One of Mexico’s oldest buildings, this awe-inspiring cathedral is right on the main plaza in Mexico City. With many other fascinating stops nearby, this is a must for lovers of archaeology, history and culture.

10. Cenotes

Punctuating the jungles of the Yucatán Peninsula, these enormous natural caves are an awe-inspiring natural wonder connected through a network of subterranean flooded chambers. Proof that still waters run deep in Mexico.

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