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

A quick flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen can take about 14h 15m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £583. 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, Virgin Atlantic or KLM 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. 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.

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?

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 12월 2025.

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2 stops19h 40mAmerican Airlines

목 29/112:50CUN - EDI

2 stops16h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 25/12£583

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1 stop14h 15mVirgin Atlantic

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2 stops23h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 25/12£583

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3 stops35h 01mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/12£594

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2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines

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2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/12£615

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1 stop13h 40mAir Canada

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1 stop14h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 25/12£659

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2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 25/12£600

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2 stops21h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 26/12£601

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2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines

화 27/114:04CUN - EDI

1 stop12h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/12£633

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2 stops21h 40mVirgin Atlantic

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Deal found 25/12£594

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1 stop31h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/12£616

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2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines

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1 stop12h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/12£633

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2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines

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2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/12£615

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Round-trip from	£583
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£794

Virgin Atlantic
22/1-4/2
3 total stops
35h 55m total
Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen

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EDI - CUN

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EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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09:25-11:25

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EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

금 23/1

09:25-11:25

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Cancun

화 27/1

14:04-07:55

1 stop12h 51m

£633

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EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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09:00-16:40

1 stop13h 40m

Cancun

화 26/5

11:10-07:20

1 stop14h 10m

£659

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

토 28/3

11:25-14:30

1 stop32h 05m

£749

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EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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05:45-09:00

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£2,391

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen?

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen (average of £293). Flying from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of £550). 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

See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAir France 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

1,435 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

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KLM

7.7

Good

1,435 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,435 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

677 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,435 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Air France

7.4

Good

1,515 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,435 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,562 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,435 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,616 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,435 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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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 14h 15m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £583. 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen (average of £293). Flying from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of £550). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£522	Average£669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	Cheapest£548	Average£635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£552	Average£591	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	Cheapest£560	Average£703	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£579	Average£721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£795	Average£1,048	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights

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