How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Airlines like British Airways fly from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen in about 11h. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Playa del Carmen is about 4953 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Playa del Carmen ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Playa del Carmen when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Playa del Carmen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen?

The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen is £339. On average you can expect to pay £1,614. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cancun), can usually be booked for £456.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen?

When booking a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, TUI Airways or Air Europa as they are the most popular for this route.

Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

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How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen?

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between £681 and £994 in August. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £515 on Air Europa (30 Aug–12 Sept).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Playa del Carmen are usually found in October or January, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Sun 30/810:00

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CUN

1 stop14h 40m

Air Europa

Sat 12/920:40

CUN

LGW

1 stop13h 45m

Air Europa

Deal found 18/7£515

Mon 14/1209:00

LGW

CUN

Nonstop11h 00m

TUI Airways

Thu 24/1217:00

CUN

LGW

Nonstop9h 10m

TUI Airways

Deal found 20/7£518

Thu 3/909:40

LGW

CUN

Nonstop10h 25m

TUI Airways

Thu 17/916:05

CUN

LGW

Nonstop9h 25m

TUI Airways

Deal found 20/7£523

Thu 10/1209:00

LGW

CUN

Nonstop11h 00m

TUI Airways

Thu 24/1217:00

CUN

LGW

Nonstop9h 10m

TUI Airways

Deal found 16/7£526

Sun 30/813:25

LGW

CUN

Nonstop10h 30m

British Airways

Sun 13/919:45

CUN

LGW

Nonstop9h 30m

British Airways

Deal found 18/7£531

Thu 24/909:40

LGW

CUN

Nonstop10h 25m

TUI Airways

Thu 8/1016:05

CUN

LGW

Nonstop9h 25m

TUI Airways

Deal found 17/7£535

Tue 3/1109:00

LGW

CUN

Nonstop11h 00m

TUI Airways

Tue 17/1117:00

CUN

LGW

Nonstop9h 10m

TUI Airways

Deal found 18/7£537

Tue 15/909:15

LGW

CUN

Nonstop10h 25m

TUI Airways

Tue 29/915:40

CUN

LGW

Nonstop9h 25m

TUI Airways

Deal found 19/7£546

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Round-trip from	£515
One-way from	£285
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£796

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28h 25m total
London to Playa del Carmen

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Fri 20/11

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13:25-18:00

Nonstop10h 35m

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19:45-11:15

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10:55-16:55

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10:55-16:55

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LGWCUN

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16:45-18:25

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12:25-15:45

2 stops22h 20m

£755

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LGWCUN

London Gatwick

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10:55-16:55

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LGWCUN

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Thu 10/9

17:00-19:50

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Wed 23/9

08:05-09:25

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£831

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LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Thu 6/8

09:40-14:05

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Thu 20/8

16:05-07:30

Nonstop9h 25m

£867

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LGW - CUN

LGWCUN

London Gatwick

Thu 10/12

17:25-12:45

2 stops24h 20m

Cancun

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14:30-16:30

1 stop21h 00m

£945

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to PL9?

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Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Transat,Air Europa, andBritish Airways from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8.0

Excellent

Paul,Jul 2026

YUL - LGW

Had to bus to the plane which made priority boarding at the back of the bus

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7.8

Good

566 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Paul,Jul 2026

YUL - LGW

Had to bus to the plane which made priority boarding at the back of the bus

Air Europa

7.0

Good

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7.8

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Jul 2026

YUL - LGW

Had to bus to the plane which made priority boarding at the back of the bus

British Airways

6.7

Okay

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Air Transat

7.8

Good

566 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Jul 2026

YUL - LGW

Had to bus to the plane which made priority boarding at the back of the bus

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How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen?
Airlines like British Airways fly from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen in about 11h. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Playa del Carmen is about 4953 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen?
The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to Playa del Carmen is £339. On average you can expect to pay £1,614. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cancun), can usually be booked for £456.
Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Playa del Carmen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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TUI Airways	Cheapest£273	Average£302	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search TUI Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£452	Average£651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air Transat	Cheapest£496	Average£671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time50%	Search Air Transat flights
Air Europa	Cheapest£537	Average£686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%	Search Air Europa flights

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