Flights to Cancun

Flights from London to Cancun take around eight hours and 30 minutes.

You may find that flights are generally cheaper in August or September.

Cancun’s peak season is between December and April, so you can expect to save money on flights and accommodation if you travel outside of those months. Luckily, Cancun has a warm, tropical climate so you can enjoy the beach all year round. As it’s such a popular destination, some of the best authentic cuisine is very affordable, especially if you stick to locally run restaurants outside of the busier tourist areas.

Although most bars and restaurants accept US dollars and credit cards, you may benefit from a better rate if you take Mexican pesos with you – especially if you’re shopping at the local markets and stores.

Once you land at Cancun’s airport, you’re just 20 minutes away from the Hotel Zone. Catch a taxi from the terminal building or hop on one of the shuttle buses that run back and forth. These are easily arranged at the airport or by your hotel in advance.

Taxis are readily available and there’s also a bus service between the hotel zone and downtown, so you can save a few pesos on your daytime shopping trips.

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to see more of what Cancun and Mexico have to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

With endless beaches, swaying palm trees and a prime spot on the Caribbean Sea, Cancun is the quintessential beach holiday destination with diverse activities and experiences to keep everyone happy. You can party all night at the beach clubs, try out some watersports or simply take it easy on a family-friendly break.

If it’s culture you’re after, there’s plenty to be found. The Hotel Zone is home to the Museo Maya de Cancun where you’ll find pre-hispanic art and artefacts. Make a day of it and head further afield to the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can wander among the El Castillo pyramid and the El Caracol observatory.

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. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find 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.

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