Travelling from London to Mexico City: what you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Mexico City, you'll have your pick of airports to jet out of. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's major gateways.
The average duration of a direct London to Mexico City flight is 11 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is six hours behind London.
With 13 weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from London to Mexico City with British Airways at 12:40. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from LHR to MEX is with Aeromexico at 22:30.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your London to Mexico City flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Mexico City
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Mexico City departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Begin your trip at LHR and arrive at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Keep an eye out for deals with Aeromexico. This carrier offers direct London to Mexico City plane tickets from LHR.
We make it a cinch to find a London to Mexico City flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
LHR is around 26 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Mexico City, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your London to Mexico City flight, browse these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
LGW is around 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from London to Mexico City? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can lock in a ticket from London to Mexico City with one or more stops departing from Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and Mexico City:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Mexico City flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
Arriving in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The distance from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 6 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Mexico City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is located around 32 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). As soon as your flight from London to Mexico City has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 55 minutes.
The trip will take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
There are some welcoming places to rest your head within an easy drive of NLU. Shift into relaxation gear at Holiday Inn & Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles Airport after your London to Mexico City flight.
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and be off and running.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from NLU one week ahead of time often means better deals and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Mexico City. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Mexico City in April.
Before locking in your London to Mexico City tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap flights from London to Mexico City in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from London to Mexico City, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are a couple of top attractions to put on your Mexico City must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. Around 21 kilometres north-east of Mexico City, a trip to Ecatepec de Morelos will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No trip is complete without visiting Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.