Flights to Cancun

Our flights to Cancun take around 8 hours and 30 minutes.

We fly to Cancun from London Gatwick (LGW), with a number of different flight times offered every week to suit your schedule.

The cheapest month to fly to Cancun is generally August or September. Keep an eye out for our special offers or search our low fare finder.

Cancun’s peak season is from December through to April. Luckily the weather is fantastic year round so expect to save money on flights and accommodation if you travel outside of those months. As it’s such a popular destination, some of the best authentic cuisine is very affordable, especially if you stick to local restaurants outside of the typical tourist zones.

Once you touch down in Cancun airport, you’ll be around 20 km from the main hotel zone. Catch a taxi from the terminal building to arrive at your beachside accommodation in around 20 minutes. Alternatively, a number of shuttle services are available and can be easily arranged at the airport or by your hotel.

If you want to explore on your own schedule, simply hire a car with British Airways and collect Avios on every rental.

White-sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters, sunshine and a rich Mayan history — Cancun is an idyllic beach holiday destination with a real diversity of activities and experiences to offer. Whether you’re looking for an all-night beach party or a chilled break (or both), the beauty of Cancun is that you can make it into whatever you’d like it to be. Book your next holiday to Cancun with British Airways.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders require a visa to visit Mexico. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before departure, free hand baggage and a generous checked bag allowance. Onboard you’ll find clean, sanitised seats, HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.