Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is 6 hours behind London, where London Gatwick Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from LGW to Mexico City.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from LGW to Mexico City that includes a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You can visit Mexico for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United Kingdom. But before booking your cheap tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Mexico City, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mexico City, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mexico City
276 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Mexico City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 547 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to Mexico City, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Mexico City throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time searching for cheap tickets from LGW to Mexico City every day.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Mexico City, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is approximately 8 kilometres. It takes around 24 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 57 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mexico City, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MEX:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. Once you've hopped off your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes on public transport.
Unpack your bags not long after your flight from LGW to Mexico City at Villa Granada. This comfortable accommodation option is a quick drive from NLU.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Mexico City. To skip the crowds, travel to Mexico City in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mexico City for April to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap flights from LGW to Mexico City sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Mexico City right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mexico City:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are popular attractions which should feature on any good Mexico City itinerary.
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