Tulum Airport Operating Normally Despite Flight Cuts, Grupo Mundo Maya Says

Tulum, Quintana Roo — Tulum International Airport says it is operating normally despite the suspension of Aeroméxico service and Volaris’ plan to stop flying there in January. For travelers, the immediate concern is less whether the airport will remain open than which routes will be available on their travel dates.

Aeroméxico ended its Tulum flights on September 30. Volaris has said it will temporarily suspend its flights to and from the airport beginning January 7, 2027, after reviewing routes with lower passenger demand. Grupo Mundo Maya, which operates the airport, described Aeroméxico’s decision as a commercial adjustment during the low season.

The airport group says Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines continue to serve Tulum. It projects that their combined international operations will rise 93% during the November 2026–March 2027 high season, from 552 to 1,064. Those are projected flight operations by the three carriers, not a measure of all service at the airport or a replacement for the domestic routes being suspended.

Canadian Routes Return for Winter

Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat are also scheduled to resume seasonal service later this month. Grupo Mundo Maya projects more than 710 international operations from the Canadian carriers during the season.

A federal Tourism Ministry route announcement gives travelers more useful detail than the airport-wide totals. It lists flights from Montreal and Toronto beginning October 25, followed by services from Calgary on October 29 and additional Toronto flights on October 31. The published schedule also includes a seasonal Quebec City–Tulum route and a Newark–Tulum service planned from December 17 to January 24. Frequencies and end dates differ by airline and route, with some Canadian services scheduled into April 2027.

That means a visitor flying directly from parts of Canada or the United States may find more choices this winter, even as someone relying on an Aeroméxico connection through Mexico City or a Volaris flight has fewer options. Flight schedules can change, so travelers should check the airline’s current itinerary before booking accommodation or ground transport.

Passengers who already hold a booking on a flight affected by a schedule change should contact the airline for their options. Mexico’s consumer protection agency, Profeco, explains passengers’ rights when an airline cancels a flight; the remedy depends on the circumstances of the cancellation.

Grupo Mundo Maya’s winter forecast offers a more hopeful picture for international arrivals, but it remains a forecast. The coming months will show whether returning seasonal flights can offset the loss of service from two Mexican carriers—and whether travelers can still find a convenient route into Tulum.