Flying from London to Merida International Airport (MID): What you need to know
Merida is six hours behind London. Merida International Airport is located in Merida, which follows the UTC-6 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from London to MID.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from London to MID that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and MID include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London to Merida International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Merida International Airport. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is one of the options between London Gatwick Airport and MID.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to MID flight:
London Gatwick Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Merida International Airport flight:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a reliable starting point for any journey.
About Merida International Airport (MID)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Merida International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MID:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your London to Merida International Airport flight.
Getting from Merida International Airport (MID) to central Merida
Central Merida is around 8 kilometres from Merida International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Merida International Airport (MID)
Currently, ₹ 41,271 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Merida International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 98,233. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to MID. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Merida International Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Merida International Airport (MID)
April is the most popular month for flights from London to Merida International Airport (MID). Visit Merida in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Merida is May, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 41ºC. Book your London to MID plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Merida International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 31ºC.
More about Merida
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Merida right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Merida International Airport:
Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos and Chichen-itza Park are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Merida to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres east of Merida, a trip to Cancun will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Hotel Zone.
Campeche is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 153 kilometres southwest of Merida. No trip is complete without seeing Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.