Mexico Flights

At Beyond The Ordinary, we offer a variety of options when it comes to flying to Cancun, the gateway to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

The preferred option for most of our clients is to fly scheduled although we also offer charter flights with TUI.

Should clients wish to arrange their own flights, be they scheduled or charter, we are happy to take care of the ground arrangements.

No matter which option you choose, our joint ATOL & ABTOT bonding provision means that your money is fully protected.

	Beyond The Ordinary arrange fully bonded, tailor made holidays and tours to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Contact one of our experts on 01580 764796, email travel@beyondtheordinary.co.uk or contact us via our website.

As with flights to the Caribbean & Florida, outbound flights operate during the day, with return flights operating overnight.

British Airways – Gatwick to Cancun

British Airways offer (until October 2025) the only direct, scheduled flights between the UK and Cancun, with non-stop services from Gatwick to Cancun. Flying time is approximately 10 hours out & 9 hours back.

Flights are operated using Boeing 777-200 with a choice of three cabins.

World Traveller

World Traveller Plus

Club World

Virgin Atlantic – Heathrow to Cancun

Commencing on the 19th October 2025, Virgin Atlantic will be returning to Mexico with seasonal, thrice weekly flights between Heathrow & Cancun. Flights will operate every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday until 27th March 2026.

Flying time is approximately 10 hours out & 9 hours back.

Aircraft type has not yet been disclosed but, as with all Virgin Atlantic flights, will offer 3 cabins for clients to choose from.

Economy

Premium Economy

Upper Class

British Airways & American Airlines – Heathrow to Cancun via Miami

As code share partners, British Airways and American Airlines both offer daily flights from London Heathrow to Miami with onward connections to Cancun.

Aircraft type from Heathrow to Miami varies depending on the airline and time of year although most flights will offer a choice of cabins.

Economy / World Traveller

Premium Economy / World Traveller Plus

Business Class / Club Class

Please Note: If travelling via the USA, even in transit, UK passengers must be in possession of an ESTA.

Air Europa – Gatwick to Cancun via Madrid

Air Europa offer frequent flights from Madrid to Cancun with connections from London Gatwick. Long-haul flights operate using Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a choice of 2 cabins.

Economy

Business Class

TUI – Various UK airports to Cancun

Depending on the time of year, and subject to change, TUI offer by far the widest range of flight options to Cancun with departures from Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle.

Flights are almost always operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliners with a choice of either Economy or Premium class.

Aeromexico – Heathrow to Cancun & Merida via Mexico City

While we are very much specialists in the Yucatan Peninsula, and not the whole of Mexico, we do also offer clients the option of including a stopover in Mexico City, one of the world’s most exciting cities.

Unlike our other flight options, Aeromexico operate overnight in both directions between Heathrow & Mexico City, with frequent onward destinations, not only to Cancun but also Merida.

Other Flight Options To Cancun

In addition to the options listed above, there are numerous other ways of flying to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, some more convoluted than others.

In addition to flying via Miami, there are generally flights with United Airlines via Houston, Delta via Atlanta and Air Canada via Toronto

Combining Mexico City & the Yucatan Peninsula

For clients wishing to spend time in Mexico City as well as the Yucatan Peninsula, there are a number of options.

BA fly between London Heathrow to Mexico City & London Gatwick & Cancun, meaning that both long haul flights are direct, non-stop. There are then countless daily flights between Mexico City and both Cancun & Merida (see also our 6 night Yucatan itinerary that starts in Merida).

Aeromexico also fly direct from Heathrow to Mexico City and onwards to Cancun / Merida although the return journey would need to back via Mexico City.

In terms of indirect options, there are near countless options for flying outbound to Mexico City and inbound from Cancun (or indeed vice verse) whether that be flying via the US or Europe.