Flying from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun is six hours behind Lagos and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Your LOS to CUN flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like October? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lagos Airport to Cancun Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LOS and CUN:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
Right now, $1,095 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lagos Airport to Cancun Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,952. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LOS to CUN if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport to Cancun Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LOS to CUN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lagos Airport to Cancun Airport.
Handy information about Lagos Airport (LOS)
66% of flights departing from Lagos Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Lagos Airport from central Lagos, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LOS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lagos Airport to Cancun Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
If you have a late Lagos Airport to Cancun Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CUN:
Grab a Cancun Airport rental car and explore Cancun and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Cancun Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Cancun. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
April is the most popular month for flights from Lagos Airport to Cancun Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Cancun in March.
Lock in your flight from Lagos Airport to Cancun Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LOS to CUN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another essential stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.
