Two weeks on the Caribbean coast, leaving in just over a week.
TUI flies non-stop from London Gatwick to Cancun from £351 return, and from Manchester from £383. The cheapest dates are a last-minute trip at the end of October 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London or Manchester, United Kingdom
- To: Cancun, Mexico
- Airline: TUI
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £351–£383 return
- When: October - November 2026
Example dates:
London: 29/10/2026 - 12/11/2026
Manchester: 29/10/2026 - 12/11/2026
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From Gatwick the flight leaves at 09:00 and lands in Cancun at 15:00 local time; the return leaves at 17:00 and lands at 07:10. From Manchester it leaves at 09:20. Kayak shows a cabin bag included, but check the checked-bag allowance before you book. Departures from mid-November cost £526 or more.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in London now costs £6-7. In Cancun, a taco al pastor from a street stand costs about 90p, a cold Corona in a local bar in the city centre £2.50 and the ADO bus to Playa del Carmen about £5. Prices in the Hotel Zone are much higher, so eat downtown.
☀️ The Weather
Late October and November are the end of the rainy season in Cancun. Expect highs of 29-30°C, nights around 23°C and a sea at 28°C, with some short tropical showers. The hurricane season officially ends on 30 November.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay in the Hotel Zone for the beach, or downtown to save money.
Adhara Hacienda Cancun · 8.6/10 · From £45/night
A colonial-style hotel downtown, close to the bus station and the local taco stands.
Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun · 8.7/10 · From £130/night
An all-inclusive resort in the Hotel Zone, with a long beach and a big pool.
Kempinski Hotel Cancun · 9.2/10 · From £320/night
A luxury resort on Punta Cancún, with views of the Caribbean on two sides.
🎯 What to Do
Cancun is the gateway to the Maya world.
Chichen Itza: The great Maya pyramid of El Castillo, with a swim in a cenote and a stop in Valladolid.
Isla Mujeres by catamaran: Sail to the island, snorkel on the reef and spend the afternoon on Playa Norte.
Tulum and Akumal: The Maya ruins on the cliff above the sea, then snorkelling with sea turtles in Akumal Bay.
Xcaret: The big eco-park with underground rivers, Mexican shows and a night-time spectacle.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
From Cancun, the Yucatán Peninsula is easy to explore.
Playa del Carmen: Fifth Avenue, beach clubs and cenotes, about 1 hour by ADO bus.
Tulum: Maya ruins and boho beaches, about 2 hours by bus.
Mérida: Colonial streets and Yucatecan food, about 1 hour by air. Search flights
From £351 return, non-stop from the UK to Cancun. Pack quickly, it leaves next week.
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