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Trains in Cancun are 87% cheaper than in London.
A meal in Cancun is 76% cheaper than a meal in London.
A taxi fare in Cancun is 52% cheaper than in London.
Coffee in Cancun is 45% cheaper than in London.
Flight duration from London airports to Cancun, on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula is 11 hours and 5 minutes. The most common flight path over the north Atlantic and down the American coast covers a distance of just under 5,000 miles.
There are several direct flights from London to Cancun, with both scheduled and charter airlines. As Cancun is a popular holiday spot, the frequency of flights increases in the summer months. Although direct flights are more sustainable and convenient, there are stopover options too. Many travellers choose to connect through North American airports in New York, Washington or Atlanta.
Holders of most European passports can get a tourist visa on arrival at the immigration desks in Cancun. The tourist visa covers all stays of up to six months. You should have at least six months of validity on your passport at the time of travel. For many visitors to Cancun, there is in addition a departure tax which you pay on leaving the country.
There is a 5 hour time difference between London and Cancun, London being ahead.
Several airlines offer great value tickets between London and Cancun. These include:
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Depending on your airline, you'll fly to Cancun from either London Heathrow (LHR) or London Gatwick (LGW). Both are large airports offering international and domestic flights.
London Heathrow Airport is located 15 miles west of Central London.
How to get to the airport:
Services: open 24/7, many shops, bars and restaurants located across 4 separate terminals. Free Wi-Fi, children's play areas, foreign exchange, free phone and laptop charging.
Gatwick Airport is south of London, around 30 miles from the centre of town.
How to get to the airport:
Services: Gatwick is a large airport spread over 2 terminals. There are dozens of restaurants, bars and shops. Free Wi-Fi, children's play area, showers, toilets and airport lounges.
Cancun has a large, modern airport to the south-west of the beach and hotel zone. It handles both international flights and domestic arrivals.
Getting into Cancun from the airport:
Services: large air-conditioned terminal with shopping, restaurants and bars. Large duty-free outlet and local crafts. Ample parking, airport lounge, foreign currency exchange and children's play zone.