Quintana Roo Expects 25% Surge in Cancún Flights Starting October

Cancun International Airport terminal with parked airplanes

Cancún, Quintana Roo — Air traffic between Mexico City and Cancún is set to rise by as much as 25% starting in October, according to the Quintana Roo Tourism Department (Sedetur), as the state works to restore flight capacity ahead of the year-end holiday season.

State Tourism Secretary Bernardo Cueto Riestra said the Quintana Roo government is working jointly with federal authorities and airlines on a strategy to bring back frequencies and routes that have been reduced in recent months.

Volaris has already announced a 25% increase in frequencies between Mexico City International Airport and Cancún beginning in October, Cueto Riestra said, which will recover part of the seats that are currently out of service.

The secretary said the measures are aimed at creating favorable conditions for the upcoming vacation season and strengthening air connectivity to one of Mexico’s leading tourist destinations.

The state is also pursuing international connections. During a working visit to Italy, Sedetur officials held meetings with representatives of the airline Neos to advance new routes from Milan and Rome to the Mexican Caribbean.

Those routes form part of the Quintana Roo government’s effort to revive air connectivity ahead of the winter season and expand options for European visitors arriving in the state.

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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