How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen?

A quick flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen can take about 32h 35m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £789. The distance between Edinburgh and Playa del Carmen is about 4772 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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 most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen?

When booking a flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Aer Lingus or Air Canada as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen?

Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen. 4 airlines have flights from Turnhouse to Playa del Carmen on a regular basis. Booking flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Playa del Carmen should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh 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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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen flights typically cost between £685 and £957 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £623 on Multiple Airlines (20 Nov–4 Dec).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 July 2026.

Fri 20/1105:50

EDI

CUN

1 stop18h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 4/1221:20

CUN

EDI

1 stop29h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7£623

Sat 12/918:15

EDI

CUN

2 stops32h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 22/913:30

CUN

EDI

1 stop14h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 9/7£626

Fri 20/1105:50

EDI

CUN

1 stop18h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 7/1221:00

CUN

EDI

2 stops36h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7£628

Fri 20/1105:50

EDI

CUN

1 stop18h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 8/1212:05

CUN

EDI

2 stops21h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7£629

Sat 21/1105:50

EDI

CUN

1 stop18h 30m

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Fri 4/1221:20

CUN

EDI

1 stop29h 30m

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Deal found 11/7£646

Sat 21/1105:50

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CUN

1 stop18h 30m

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Tue 8/1212:05

CUN

EDI

2 stops21h 35m

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Deal found 11/7£652

Fri 20/1105:50

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CUN

1 stop18h 30m

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Wed 9/1219:42

CUN

EDI

2 stops20h 23m

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Deal found 11/7£676

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2 stops31h 15m

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Fri 4/1221:20

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EDI

1 stop19h 35m

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Deal found 11/7£678

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Round-trip from	£623
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Average price	£865

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48h 00m total
Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen

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Wed 19/8

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Sat 29/8

19:40-10:10

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15:25-18:00

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09:00-16:20

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21:05-07:20

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05:45-23:31

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11:00-09:20

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09:25-13:34

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£812

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20:30-18:35

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20:20-16:30

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£838

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Thu 26/11

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Tue 4/8

06:15-18:10

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£440

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12:45-16:10

1 stop32h 25m

£501

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Edwin,May 2026

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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7.1

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11,332 reviews

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693 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,106 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

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693 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen?
Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen. 4 airlines have flights from Turnhouse to Playa del Carmen on a regular basis. Booking flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Playa del Carmen should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen?
A quick flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen can take about 32h 35m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £789. The distance between Edinburgh and Playa del Carmen is about 4772 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh 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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