Last-minute sun, and you could be there for the Day of the Dead.
TUI flies non-stop from the UK to Cancun from £345 return. Flights leave from Birmingham, London Gatwick and Manchester in late October and early November 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Birmingham, London Gatwick and Manchester, United Kingdom
- To: Cancun, Mexico
- Airline: TUI
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £345–£380 return
- When: October - November 2026
Example dates:
Birmingham: 28/10/2026 - 11/11/2026
London Gatwick: 30/10/2026 - 10/11/2026
Manchester: 27/10/2026 - 17/11/2026
Birmingham is the cheapest at £345, London Gatwick costs £351 and Manchester £380. These are flight-only seats with hand luggage, and dates this close sell out fast.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in London now costs £6-7. In downtown Cancun, a taco al pastor costs about £1, a cold Sol or Modelo £2 and a full lunch at a local fonda £5. The Hotel Zone is far pricier, so eat where the locals do and take the R1 bus (about 50p) between the two.
☀️ The Weather
Late October and November are the end of the rainy season in Cancun. Expect highs of 29-30°C, nights around 22°C and a sea at 28°C. Short tropical showers are still common, and the hurricane season officially ends on 30 November, so get travel insurance.
🏨 Where to Stay
Downtown for value, the Hotel Zone for the beach.
Hotel Bonampak · 9.0/10 · From £82/night
A friendly, good-value hotel in downtown Cancun, close to the bus station and Parque de las Palapas.
Aloft Cancun · 8.1/10 · From £145/night
A modern hotel in Puerto Cancun, between downtown and the Hotel Zone, with a rooftop pool.
Hyatt Ziva Cancun · 9.1/10 · From £396/night
An all-inclusive resort on Punta Cancun, with water on three sides and views of Isla Mujeres.
🎯 What to Do
Cancun is more than beaches.
Day of the Dead: On 1 and 2 November, altars, marigolds and painted faces fill the streets. Join the celebrations downtown.
Tulum ruins: Mayan ruins on a cliff above a turquoise beach, about 2 hours south by road.
Isla Holbox: A car-free island with sandy streets, whale sharks in season and calm water.
El Rey archaeological zone: Small Mayan ruins right in the Hotel Zone, home to dozens of iguanas.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Cancun is the gateway to the Yucatán Peninsula.
Playa del Carmen: Fifth Avenue, beach clubs and cenotes, about 1 hour by ADO bus.
Cozumel: World-class diving and snorkelling, a ferry ride from Playa del Carmen.
Mérida: Colonial streets and Yucatecan food, about 1 hour by air. Search flights
Bacalar: The lagoon of seven colours, about 4h30 by bus.
From £345 return, non-stop from the UK to Mexico. Last-minute dates like these don't last long.
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