The new service will be the only direct route between London Heathrow and Cancun, operating on one of Virgin Atlantic's new, fuel efficient aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000

Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers will be able to book premium sunshine, eco and adventure holidays in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and beyond

Virgin Atlantic is set to return to Mexico with three weekly flights from London Heathrow to Cancun commencing in Winter 2025.

Launching on 19 October 2025, the new service provides easy access to Central America, offering customers premium sunshine holidays to the amazing beaches, history, nightlife and food scene of Mexico. The route will be the only direct service between London Heathrow to Cancun, with seamless onward connections with SkyTeam partner Aeromexico and codeshare partner LATAM to destinations including Mexico City, Santiago, Buenos Aries and Lima.

Cancun and the surrounding area boast world-class white sandy beaches, breathtaking Mayan ruins, incredible wildlife and delicious local cuisine.

Customers seeking adventure can discover eco-tourism and experiences in Riviera Maya and Tulum, plus an exciting range of new hotels.

Virgin Atlantic Holidays offers a variety of accommodation options from luxury boutique properties, adults only resorts and family friendly all-inclusive hotels in Cancun and on the Riviera Maya as well as excursions to Tulum, the parks of Xcaret and Xel-Há and Chichen Itza – a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the seven wonders of the world.

Customers will enjoy one of the airline’s newest, most fuel-efficient aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, which boasts 16 Upper Class, 56 Premium and 325 Economy Delight, Classic and Light seats as well as the airline’s Upper Class social space, The Booth.

The Booth extends the airline’s world-renowned Clubhouse experience to the skies, offering a wide range of cocktails, dining option and wine tasting in a social setting.

Customers in Upper Class can enjoy luxe comfort and high end finishes, with 44” pitch suites, with a fully flat bed length of up to 82”. Those traveling in the Premium and Economy cabins with generous seating and storage space with luxurious fabrics.

Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Offer, Virgin Atlantic, commented,

“We’re delighted to be returning to Cancun, offering customers a new destination for some winter sun. Cancun has an amazing nightlife and dining scene, dreamy sandy beaches, plus it’s the perfect gateway to Mayan ruins and adventure travel in the region."

"Our new route also offers increased connectivity to the region with our codseshare partner LATAM and SkyTeam partner Aeromexico. We can’t wait for more of our customers to enjoy Virgin Atlantic’s trademark fiesta and flair, on their way to Mexico.”

Andres Martinez, Director of the Tourism Promotion Council of Quintana Roo, said:

“In this New Era of the Mexican Caribbean, expanding international connectivity has been a top priority as travellers continue to showcase strong interest in exploring our twelve iconic destinations and rich Mayan culture."

"The addition of this Virgin Atlantic flight from London Heathrow to Cancun will further strengthen Cancun International Airport’s position as one of the most in-demand airports in the world, and we look forward to welcoming new and returning visitors from the United Kingdom to our paradise.”