Cancún and Tulum Airports to Add 21 New Routes for Winter Season

Cancún, Quintana Roo — The international airports in Cancún and Tulum will add 21 new routes and flight frequencies for the winter season, connecting Quintana Roo with Canada, the United States, Europe and other parts of Mexico, Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa announced.

The new services will roll out in stages between October 2026 and January 2027, operated by Air Canada, Air Transat, Flair, Porter, WestJet, Breeze, Air France, Neos, Viva Aerobus and Volaris.

Lezama said Canada is the fastest-growing market, accounting for 13 of the new connections — seven to Cancún and six to Tulum.

Seven new Canadian routes to Cancún

  • Calgary–Cancún, Air Canada: four weekly flights from Dec. 11
  • Fredericton–Cancún, Air Transat: one weekly flight from Dec. 16
  • Edmonton–Cancún, Flair: three weekly flights from Dec. 16
  • Montreal–Cancún, Flair: three weekly flights from Dec. 16
  • Calgary–Cancún, Flair: four weekly flights from Dec. 17
  • Halifax–Cancún, Porter: three weekly flights from Dec. 18
  • Windsor–Cancún, Air Transat: one weekly flight from Dec. 19

U.S., European and domestic additions

From the United States, Breeze will open three routes: Tampa–Cancún with two weekly flights from Dec. 19, Pittsburgh–Cancún with three weekly flights from Jan. 7, 2027, and Richmond–Cancún with two weekly flights from Jan. 8.

In Europe, Air France has operated the Paris–Cancún route with three weekly flights since Oct. 13. Neos will add a Verona–Cancún link with one weekly frequency starting Dec. 22.

Within Mexico, Viva Aerobus will connect Acapulco with Cancún through two weekly flights from Nov. 3, while Volaris will operate Los Cabos–Cancún with three weekly flights starting Dec. 1.

Six Canadian routes to Tulum

  • Montreal–Tulum, Air Transat: one weekly flight from Oct. 25
  • Montreal–Tulum, Air Canada: one weekly flight from Oct. 29
  • Toronto–Tulum, Air Canada: one weekly flight from Oct. 25
  • Toronto–Tulum, WestJet: two weekly flights from Oct. 31
  • Calgary–Tulum: two weekly flights from Oct. 29
  • Quebec City–Tulum: one weekly flight from Oct. 25

From the United States, the Newark–Tulum route will open with two weekly flights starting Dec. 17.

Lezama said the expanded connectivity aims to draw more visitors and strengthen links with key markets, with knock-on effects for hotels, transportation, retailers and small businesses.

“More flights, more visitors and more prosperity for the families of Quintana Roo,” Lezama said.

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By Laura Castillo

Laura Castillo covers tourism, business, and economic development across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the wider Riviera Maya for Riviera Maya News & Events. She tracks the region's most important business stories — from hotel investments and airline route expansions to real estate market trends and local economic policy — helping English-speaking readers stay informed about the economic pulse of Mexico's Caribbean coast.Laura has been reporting on Quintana Roo's tourism sector since 2020, closely monitoring developments in Cancun's hotel zone, Tulum's rapidly growing commercial corridor, and the evolving business landscape in Playa del Carmen. Her coverage includes corporate investments, employment trends, infrastructure projects, and the economic impact of events like sargassum seasons and hurricane preparation.Before joining Riviera Maya News & Events, Laura worked in business development and market analysis in the Riviera Maya region, giving her first-hand insight into how tourism, real estate, and local commerce intersect. She is fluent in English and Spanish.For story tips: laura@rivieramayanews.mx