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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen from £266

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CUN
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen
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 28 February 2026.

Sun 15/307:30
EDI
-
CUN
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/321:35
CUN
-
EDI
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2£594
Mon 16/307:30
EDI
-
CUN
2 stops41h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/321:35
CUN
-
EDI
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2£614
Tue 17/305:50
EDI
-
CUN
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/321:35
CUN
-
EDI
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2£628
Fri 4/905:50
EDI
-
CUN
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/913:30
CUN
-
EDI
2 stops17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2£653
Sun 19/406:40
EDI
-
CUN
2 stops37h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/516:30
CUN
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£663
Thu 3/919:25
EDI
-
CUN
1 stop28h 30m
British Airways
Tue 22/920:15
CUN
-
EDI
1 stop15h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 26/2£669
Thu 3/921:25
EDI
-
CUN
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/913:30
CUN
-
EDI
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2£673
Thu 3/921:25
EDI
-
CUN
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/913:30
CUN
-
EDI
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2£674
Sat 18/408:55
EDI
-
CUN
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/516:30
CUN
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£675
Tue 27/1017:55
EDI
-
CUN
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Mon 9/1113:20
CUN
-
EDI
2 stops15h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 26/2£683

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£594

One-way from

£266

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£632
15/3-22/3
  • 15/3-22/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen
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4/6
  • 4/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 06m total
  • Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/4

09:40-11:45

2 stops32h 05m

Cancun

Mon 4/5

07:51-08:25

2 stops18h 34m

£760

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/4

09:40-11:45

2 stops32h 05m

Cancun

Thu 30/4

13:12-08:05

1 stop12h 53m

£760

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/4

09:00-20:15

1 stop17h 15m

Cancun

Sat 2/5

11:00-11:50

1 stop18h 50m

£777

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/4

09:00-11:30

1 stop32h 30m

Cancun

Mon 4/5

15:35-07:05

1 stop33h 30m

£777

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/4

14:05-12:00

2 stops27h 55m

Cancun

Fri 1/5

08:00-07:05

2 stops17h 05m

£808

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

11:25-09:31

2 stops27h 06m

Cancun

Sun 22/3

11:50-10:05

2 stops17h 15m

£814

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

05:45-17:55

2 stops17h 10m

Cancun

Sat 21/3

20:20-21:35

1 stop20h 15m

£818

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

09:25-15:05

1 stop34h 40m

Cancun

Mon 30/3

15:55-07:05

1 stop33h 10m

£851

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/4

05:45-20:14

2 stops20h 29m

Cancun

Thu 16/4

12:30-11:50

2 stops17h 20m

£916

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

21:25-10:31

3 stops43h 06m

£266

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen (average of £130). Flying from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of £539). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated 28 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
679 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,464 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,757 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,772 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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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. 5 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 17h 15m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £777. 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.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen (average of £130). Flying from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of £539). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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KLMCheapest£517Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£523Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£554Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest£580Average£718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Aer LingusCheapest£792Average£1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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