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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen from £249

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CUN
27 Apr — 4 May1
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 March 2026.

Fri 8/505:50
EDI
-
CUN
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/519:40
CUN
-
EDI
2 stops19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£663
Wed 1/406:45
EDI
-
CUN
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/411:06
CUN
-
EDI
3 stops31h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£670
Tue 12/512:10
EDI
-
CUN
1 stop32h 22m
JetBlue
Tue 19/514:45
CUN
-
EDI
1 stop13h 15m
JetBlue
Deal found 28/3£693
Sun 10/507:10
EDI
-
CUN
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/512:35
CUN
-
EDI
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£698
Fri 8/512:10
EDI
-
CUN
1 stop31h 07m
JetBlue
Fri 15/510:25
CUN
-
EDI
1 stop16h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 24/3£718
Tue 12/506:10
EDI
-
CUN
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/507:00
CUN
-
EDI
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£721
Sat 19/914:50
EDI
-
CUN
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1019:40
CUN
-
EDI
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£727
Sat 19/912:10
EDI
-
CUN
1 stop27h 50m
JetBlue
Sat 3/1011:20
CUN
-
EDI
1 stop16h 00m
JetBlue
Deal found 25/3£732

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£663

One-way from

£249

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£1,067
8/5-15/5
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen
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14/4
  • 14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 01m total
  • Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£77 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/5

07:10-11:35

2 stops34h 25m

Cancun

Sun 17/5

12:35-19:40

2 stops25h 05m

£698

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/4

18:00-17:40

2 stops53h 40m

Cancun

Sat 2/5

19:40-19:45

1 stop18h 05m

£815

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/4

12:30-14:18

2 stops31h 48m

Cancun

Mon 4/5

11:14-10:35

1 stop17h 21m

£816
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/5

12:30-10:06

2 stops27h 36m

Cancun

Mon 18/5

13:12-08:05

1 stop12h 53m

£826

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

10:40-06:50

2 stops26h 10m

Cancun

Tue 19/5

14:05-09:40

1 stop37h 35m

£848
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/4

06:15-15:16

2 stops39h 01m

£249

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/4

17:00-18:40

1 stop31h 40m

£587

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/4

05:40-12:20

3 stops36h 40m

£735
Fastest single journey

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/4

10:40-12:20

2 stops31h 40m

£759

EdinburghCancún

EDI - CUN

EDICUN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/4

10:40-12:20

2 stops31h 40m

£759

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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 £132). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen?

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 March 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
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

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
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

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
685 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

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
1,491 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

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
10,853 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

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
7,825 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

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 31h 48m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £816. The distance between Edinburgh and Playa del Carmen is about 4772 mi.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Playa del Carmen (average of £132). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£525Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£576Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£578Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest£589Average£740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Aer LingusCheapest£805Average£1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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