Flights London → Cancun
LGW → CUN
Route overview
The flight route from London to Cancun is served by a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 777, Airbus A330, Boeing 787-8, and Boeing 747-400. The destination airport in Cancun sees over thirty million passengers annually, reflecting its popularity as a tourist destination.
The London (LGW) → Cancun (CUN) route is operated by British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cancun the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Cancun: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Cancun (CUN) heads west for about 7,976 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 23m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Cancun it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating LGW-CUN
Frequently asked questions about LGW-CUN
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: British Airways.
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The London-Cancun route is about 7,976 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
