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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún:

• Earliest: departs at 10:55 and lands at 21:51
• Latest: departs at 14:00 and lands at 00:56.

The flight takes about 10h 56m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún takes 10h 56m, covering 4,953 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún range from £572 to £837, with an average of £686 over the past 12 months. Anything below £572 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 28% below the route average of £686. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £584 return via Orlando (MCO), compared with £678 for direct.

British Airways is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Cancún flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £44–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-1000 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Cancún flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £382, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Cancun Airport (CUN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• MEXRENTACAR
• America Car Rental
• Budget
• Europcar

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Cancun (CUN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Cancún route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 40m.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún most commonly connect through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cancún. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £632 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £752, a difference of £120.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only British Airways operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Cancún.

Flying via Glasgow Intl (GLA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 30m, compared to 13h 54m via Paris Orly (ORY) and 14h 17m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Cancún is 6 hours behind London Gatwick Airport (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cancún are Nautilus Diving and Training Center, Playa Caracol, and Iberostar Cancun Peninsula Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Cancún on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Cancún flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TUI Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Premium Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Air Europa will allow children between the ages of five and 17 to fly alone, on condition they are booked in with the Unaccompanied Minor Service or the Young People Service. These services are charged for but guarantee your child is collected at Departures at London Gatwick Airport and delivered safely to their guardian at Cancun International Airport (CUN). They will be monitored, fed and looked after during the flight.

British Airways has an extensive menu catering to cultural, religious and dietary backgrounds. Whether you want a Kosher, Jain, Halal or Hindu meal, or are more concerned with low sodium and low lactose, they can prepare it. Meals that accommodate gluten-intolerant, diabetic, low-salt and many more diets are also available.

If you are not taking a taxi to downtown Cancun, you can catch the Autobus ADO at T4 of the airport, which will take you to the Cancun Bus Station and other stations. Uber also operates in Cancun. There is no train station at the airport.

Airlines are required by the World Health Organisation to spray the cabin when arriving in certain countries. This is to prevent insects from spreading diseases into the territory. The pesticides are safe for humans and you will be warned beforehand so you can cover your nose and eyes if you wish. Mexico is one of the countries that require disinfection both for inward and outward travel.