£241 Find Cheap Flights from London to Playa del Carmen

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Cheapest return fare
£532
Typical prices: £686-£489
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/6Tue 16/6
LGW - CUN • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£542
Typical prices: £674-£519
TUI Airways
Mon 11/5Tue 19/5
LGW - CUN • Direct
Arrival airport
You can’t fly directly to Playa del Carmen. It is served by Cancún (CUN), located 31.1 miles from Playa del Carmen.
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Cheap Flights from London to Playa del Carmen (LGW-CUN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Playa del Carmen that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from London to Playa del Carmen

Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:05 - 18:50
LGW
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CUN
18h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 22:30
CUN
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LGW
20h 50m
1 stop
£532Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Tue, 19 May
TUI Airways Logo
10:10 - 14:30
LGW
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CUN
10h 20mdirect
TUI Airways Logo
15:40 - 07:05
CUN
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LGW
9h 25mdirect
£542TUI Airways
Mon, 11 May - Tue, 26 May
TUI Airways Logo
10:10 - 14:30
LGW
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CUN
10h 20mdirect
TUI Airways Logo
15:40 - 07:05
CUN
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LGW
9h 25mdirect
£543TUI Airways
Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
Air Transat Logo
12:40 - 10:05
LGW
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CUN
27h 25m
1 stop
Air Transat Logo
11:45 - 09:50
CUN
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LGW
16h 05m
1 stop
£550Air Transat
Thu, 28 May - Tue, 16 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:05 - 18:40
LGW
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CUN
27h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 22:30
CUN
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LGW
20h 50m
1 stop
£553Multiple Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Air Europa Logo
10:00 - 18:40
LGW
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CUN
14h 40m
1 stop
Air Europa Logo
20:40 - 16:25
CUN
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LGW
13h 45m
1 stop
£556Air Europa
Tue, 2 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
Air Transat Logo
12:40 - 12:24
LGW
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CUN
29h 44m
1 stop
Air Transat Logo
11:45 - 09:50
CUN
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LGW
16h 05m
1 stop
£556Air Transat
Tue, 15 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Air Europa Logo
10:00 - 18:40
LGW
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CUN
14h 40m
1 stop
Air Europa Logo
20:40 - 16:25
CUN
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LGW
13h 45m
1 stop
£557Air Europa
Thu, 28 May - Tue, 16 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:05 - 18:40
LGW
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CUN
27h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 22:30
CUN
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LGW
20h 50m
1 stop
£558Multiple Airlines
Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Air Europa Logo
10:00 - 18:40
LGW
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CUN
14h 40m
1 stop
Air Europa Logo
20:40 - 16:25
CUN
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LGW
13h 45m
1 stop
£559Air Europa
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Playa del Carmen

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight£239
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 47% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 50% lower on average.
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun

When to book flights from London to Playa del Carmen

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Playa del Carmen based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    When flying out of London Gatwick Airport you’ll be using London Gatwick. Playa del Carmen does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Cancun airport, which is 31.1 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen take?

    Direct flights cover the 4,953 miles separating London Gatwick Airport and Playa del Carmen in about 10h 30m.

  • How many flights are there between London Gatwick Airport and Playa del Carmen?

    1 direct flights run between London Gatwick Airport and Playa del Carmen on a daily basis. On average, there are about 7 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between London Gatwick Airport and Playa del Carmen?

    Consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you're looking for the best rates. For your return to London Gatwick Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Playa del Carmen?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Playa del Carmen.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Playa del Carmen?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Playa del Carmen from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Playa del Carmen?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Playa del Carmen with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Playa del Carmen?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Playa del Carmen from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between London Gatwick Airport and Playa del Carmen found on KAYAK was with TUI Airways for £199. Air Europa offered a return connection from £251 and TUI Airways from £272.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen

  • There is no airport in Playa del Carmen. Instead, you’ll be flying into Cancun Airport when flying between London Gatwick Airport and Playa del Carmen.
  • The cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen was found 2 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be July, August and September. The cheapest month to fly is October.

Top 4 airlines flying from London to Playa del Carmen

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Playa del Carmen? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Air TransatOverall score based on 542 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Boarding
6.8Food
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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I didn't have any problems during my flight. My main issue is with airlines in general, they keep offering less and less every year, AirTransat is no different.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
YUL - POP
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I didn't have any problems during my flight. My main issue is with airlines in general, they keep offering less and less every year, AirTransat is no different.

Crew was good, helpful. Flight ran on time.would have liked to take airtransat home to MTL. But the price back from San Jose Costa Rica was MUCH more expensive than the flight from MTL to San Jose c.r.

i was not able to take my flight because the information i needed to book my dog correctly was not provided

We are a senior couple (70+) and chose emergency exit seats so we would have 2 seats together and neither of us had to sit in a middle seat. My husband is type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and I monitor his blood sugar levels. I am 5'9" and 250 lbs and found the seats extremely uncomfortable. Toward the end of the flight I developed diarrhea which lasted a full 24 hours.

They never sent me a confirmation to say my flight time had changed so I cut my holiday short by 6 hours Had to pay over 50 American for my luggage to be checked on the way home and that’s more that it cost on the way there. Arbitrarily charging more for the same thing when the passenger has no options is shady The cabin was an icebox going there and back, if all the passengers have their gloves on and their hoods up that should be an obvious sign to turn up the heat

The on-board crew were professional and friendly and made the trip feel like we were taken care of well. The gate for the flight departure changed three times...not great but not terrible. Considering it was the day of the New Jalisco Cartel mayhem, we can't really complain.

We were treated well by the staff at the airport and on board aircraft. Delay was uncontrollable due to the weather. Had to wait for another gate as we were late landing in Fort Lauderdale.

The entertainment system was down; food by purchase only; several people did not receive their luggage. No one answers at the local office or online about the luggage.

The Turkish was good . I had a problem with air Transat terrible experience for me

I did not like I have been charged for my carry on

The flight was long but everything went well. Crew was helpful and very attentive. Food was good and the entertainment options were many.

My long-haul flight experience with this airline was not very pleasant. Earphones were paid, and no eye mask or other amenities were provided. The meals were served in cardboard boxes with plastic cutlery. The restroom was unclean and ran out of toilet paper. However, the boarding process was smooth and well organized.

We experienced a delay of almost two hours before takeoff. For a flight of more than 10 hours, sitting on the runway for two hours is quite exhausting. The airline did nothing to attend to the passengers during that time. We were not given any courtesy drinks or snacks—only the bare minimum during the flight. The crew seemed very apologetic, but apparently they have restrictions imposed by the airline, because despite their friendliness, they provided strictly what was necessary and, of course, everything else was for sale. However, after a two-hour delay, one would expect at least complimentary beverages. In addition to this, the space between the rows of seats is inhumanely narrow. Air Europa should review this for such long flights and be a bit more considerate and humane with its customers.

I flew in business a couple of months ago, it was great, tried again in economy, it is the cramped seat I have ever been into, for an overseas flight across the atlantic it is inhumane to put passengers in such cramped space. Other than that, everything ok. Took a second flight from Madrid to London, also economy and it was roomy and perfect.

No WiFi on the plane. Crew was insensitive to my medical supplies and medicine in my carry on. If the crew was monitoring passengers putting 2 bags in overhead bins there would be room. We sat for 2 hours extra. Iberojet is horrible never again.

There was no water in one of the sinks in the executive area, which is unacceptable as we could not wash our hands after using the restroom

Like I said the experience was mediocre. Nothing special about this airline.

This flight was delayed by more than an hour. The seats are uncomfortable ans do not recline properly. I prepurchased a wifi pass, but wifi was not working on this flight at all. The food was bland.

Food situation was bad. Also movie choices when compared to other airlines was terrible. Seats very narrow. My tv didn’t work.

I was not allowed to cancel the flight, customer service is atrocious

The map feature on the display at the seat had challenges. The biggest issue was the flight had no WIFI. Most of the smaller planes now have free WIFI. American Airlines on the flight over had WIFI you could purchase. With 8-10 hours on a single flight, the ability to do work via WIFI is essential!!

A shout-out to the flight attendent, Lauren, who was the main person assisting me. She was amazing - perfect balance of bright, cheerful, engaging, yet formal

Cramped seating but standard in all smaller aircrafts today no matter what airlines. Crew very helpful, friendly & attentive so makes up for that.

Wonderful business class flight in a lovely new plane with an excellent crew

OK, except for a cabin attendant's lack of attention.

efficient. on time. cabin crew were very professional and very nice to deal with. would definately fly BA again.

It was great overall. A few slight improvements could be made on the onboarding process at the Gates with announcements and clarity of communications (both at the gate and in flight). The movies in the entertainment options could be improved for bollywood, hollywood.

I alrady responded to this request, and expllaned at length that this was the worst flying experience in my 77 years. I will NEVER fly BA again.

Airbus A350 is poorly designed for wheelchair users and reduced mobility passengers. The angle of the pods makes it awkward to transfer. I was able to but I have ab stability. It could be a real challenge for people with more severe mobility impairments. You'd think Airbus would have come up with a solution for this or thought more about us disabled folks more when designing this aircraft.

The crew has always been great on BA. They are very friendly and accommodating. I like that they have vegetarian options already in the menu. And the free wine is a nice perk.) I noticed (both directions of my trip) minor upgrades/ replacements needed on the plane itself (touch screen didn't work with touch; bathroom light didn't go on). However, this is one of my favorite airlines.

Missed slot to leave so we were on the plane for an extra hour. The seats were really uncomfortable and the food was poor. The experience makes me think twice about flying as I suspect they are all similar.

Fine, charter flights. Plane full, and staff nice and friendly. No option for free food or drink. Entertainment through paid app.

The 737-8 is too small for the length of flight especially if there are any delays

The flight was delayed over 2 hours, we should off left the plane2 late passengers as it’s not fair on everyone who’s followed the rules.

Dreamliner. Yes great if maintained. I didn't see anyones screen work consistently during either of our flights. Worse was their ability to not only dump you out of premium but separate couples and seat someone's carer at the opposite end of the aircraft. This poor gentleman had no hand so his partner who assists him, being seated at the other end of the aircraft, well that really showed us all what Tui think :( It was fairly dire all in all, they advertise all the perks of the dreamliner only in reality you don't have the features and they change the windows and colours to suit their constant sales pitches. Ironically they were so low on stock for the return flight that all their sales pitches were a waste of time! Their contract only favours them and 'operational changes' well they cover every excuse and Tui use it. Surprisingly we haven't reinstalled the Tui app or booked with them since. It's a shame as I rated them highly during the pandemic.

One flight attendant not wearing a mask over nose, 50% of passengers not either, and no effort to correct. Boarding was very late with no information - lots of standing around waiting.

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