Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen from £310

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CUN
27 joulu — 3 tammi1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Playa del Carmen are usually found in March or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 27 marraskuu 2025.

Round-trip from

£638

One-way from

£310

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£705
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 17/3-31/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen
3/3
  • 3/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 24m total
  • Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£65 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Best flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen
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 27 marraskuu 2025.

ti 17/312:45EDI - CUN
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
ti 31/310:50CUN - EDI
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£644
to 8/113:25EDI - CUN
2 stops27h 25mAmerican Airlines
to 15/115:51CUN - EDI
2 stops16h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/11£683
pe 23/109:25EDI - CUN
2 stops32h 29mUnited Airlines
ti 27/114:04CUN - EDI
1 stop12h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11£739
ma 13/407:50EDI - CUN
3 stops35h 12mMultiple Airlines
ma 20/410:50CUN - EDI
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£680
ke 7/113:20EDI - CUN
2 stops27h 30mAmerican Airlines
ti 20/117:21CUN - EDI
2 stops18h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11£684
ma 13/411:35EDI - CUN
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
ma 20/411:10CUN - EDI
2 stops16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/11£694
pe 23/106:05EDI - CUN
2 stops19h 40mAmerican Airlines
ti 27/117:11CUN - EDI
2 stops18h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/11£711

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Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

Playa del Carmen

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ti 17/3

12:45-16:20

1 stop32h 35m

Cancun

ti 31/3

10:50-07:20

1 stop14h 30m

£644

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ma 13/4

07:50-13:02

3 stops35h 12m

Cancun

ma 20/4

10:50-13:25

2 stops20h 35m

£680

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

to 8/1

13:25-11:50

2 stops27h 25m

Cancun

to 15/1

15:51-13:45

2 stops16h 54m

£683

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ke 7/1

13:20-11:50

2 stops27h 30m

Cancun

ti 20/1

17:21-16:50

2 stops18h 29m

£684

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ma 13/4

11:35-11:40

1 stop30h 05m

Cancun

ma 20/4

11:10-09:25

2 stops16h 15m

£694

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

pe 23/1

06:05-20:45

2 stops19h 40m

Cancun

ti 27/1

17:11-16:50

2 stops18h 39m

£711

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

pe 23/1

09:25-12:54

2 stops32h 29m

Cancun

ti 27/1

14:04-07:55

1 stop12h 51m

£739

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ti 3/3

08:40-11:30

3 stops31h 50m

£310

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

pe 2/1

05:50-12:00

2 stops35h 10m

£578

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

la 3/1

15:20-15:00

2 stops28h 40m

£629

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

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 £300). Flying from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of £571). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 marraskuu 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 49% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 27 marraskuu 2025.
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.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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. 6 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 27h 25m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £683. The distance between Edinburgh and Playa del Carmen is about 4772 mi.

  • 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 £300). Flying from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen in December is currently the most expensive (average of £571). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen

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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£534Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£560Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£565Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£572Average£789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£573Average£719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapest£592Average£733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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