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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen from £325

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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CUN
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 August 2026.

Mon 7/907:00 -
2 stops21h 50m
Mon 14/913:30 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 8/8£550
Thu 10/906:10 -
2 stops34h 25m
Tue 15/911:45 -
2 stops23h 55m
Deal found 7/8£611
Wed 16/921:10 -
2 stops27h 30m
Fri 16/1013:30 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 6/8£629
Mon 21/920:10 -
2 stops28h 30m
Tue 20/1017:10 -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 7/8£648
Tue 1/906:10 -
1 stop17h 30m
Thu 10/913:30 -
2 stops28h 00m
Deal found 9/8£657
Sat 14/1106:15 -
2 stops33h 20m
Tue 24/1111:55 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 9/8£663

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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£550

One-way from

£325

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,560
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 7/9-14/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen
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29/9
  • 29/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£88 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£46 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghCancún

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CUN Cancun

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/11

06:15-10:35

2 stops33h 20m

Cancun

Tue 17/11

11:55-17:30

2 stops24h 35m

£667

EdinburghCancún

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CUN Cancun

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/9

06:45-21:10

1 stop20h 25m

Cancun

Tue 22/9

11:45-14:15

2 stops20h 30m

£756

EdinburghCancún

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CUN Cancun

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

06:45-21:10

1 stop20h 25m

Cancun

Tue 20/10

17:10-09:50

1 stop34h 40m

£771
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCancún

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CUN Cancun

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/11

05:40-15:05

1 stop14h 25m

Cancun

Tue 24/11

17:05-16:05

1 stop18h 00m

£861

EdinburghCancún

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CUN Cancun

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/12

09:25-20:41

2 stops40h 16m

Cancun

Tue 15/12

13:06-15:15

2 stops21h 09m

£863

EdinburghCancún

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CUN Cancun

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/9

11:30-19:19

2 stops37h 49m

Cancun

Tue 8/9

08:45-10:35

2 stops19h 50m

£920
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghCancún

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CUN Cancun

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

06:10-20:30

3 stops44h 20m

£325

EdinburghCancún

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CUN Cancun

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/11

07:05-19:20

2 stops41h 15m

£414
Fastest single journey

EdinburghCancún

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CUN Cancun

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/11

19:15-21:17

2 stops31h 02m

£457

EdinburghCancún

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CUN Cancun

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/11

12:40-16:10

1 stop32h 30m

£462

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

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 £1,160 and £1,560 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £550 on Multiple Airlines (7 Sept–14 Sept).

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 10 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,Aer Lingus, andAir Canada 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,693 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,460 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,155 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£562Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£574Average£710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest£579Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Aer LingusCheapest£791Average£1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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