Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is 11 hours 35 minutes.
Mexico City's timezone is UTC-6, making Mexico City six hours behind London.
Each week, there are 16 London Heathrow Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 12:40 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:30 with Aeromexico.
To ensure you get on your LHR to MEX flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Mexico City (and then exploring more of Mexico!) is easy with Aeromexico. This popular airline has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Aeromexico on this route.
Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to MEX flights. An impressive 91.53% of its services on this route land on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and MEX:
Pearson International Airport
Miami International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
R 7,038 is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 14,272. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to MEX.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to MEX.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Book a hotel close to MEX if you're on a late London Heathrow Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport to central Mexico City has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Mexico City. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Mexico City is April, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to MEX in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Mexico City, now it's time to explore more of Mexico. Journey around 21 kilometres north-east to Ecatepec de Morelos to tick off its leading attractions. From Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan to mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.