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Dublin Live
21-05-2025
- Business
- Dublin Live
Aer Lingus announces first ever Dublin Airport to Mexico route with Cancun flights
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Aer Lingus has added a brand new country to its lineup with flights to Cancun in Mexico beginning in early 2026. The route will launch on January 6 with flights available to book now on the Aer Lingus website. It's a perfect destination for those looking to escape the colder months. Flights will go three times weekly until April 29 2026 on the airline's A330-300 aircraft. The long haul flight offers a wide range of family-friendly hotels and resorts catering to all price points, and is already a hit with honeymooners. Aer Lingus Chief Executive Officer Lynne Embleton said: 'Our research highlights a strong appetite amongst customers for new travel experiences, particularly seasonal destinations beyond the peak summer period. Mexico, with its tropical climate, caters to the growing consumer demand for winter sun, while also offering a rich blend of history, culture, and cuisine.' Quintana Roo State Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa said: 'Quintana Roo, the Mexican Caribbean, welcomes and celebrates the first direct Dublin – Cancun flight from Aer Lingus. We will work together with our partner Aer Lingus to make this a successful operation!' Ambassador of Mexico to Ireland Carolina Zaragoza Flores said: 'In a landmark moment coinciding with the significant 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Ireland, the Embassy of Mexico warmly welcomes the commencement of direct flights connecting our two nations. This important development, fuelled by a growing bilateral trade relationship that sees Mexico as Ireland's top trading partner in Latin America and Ireland as Mexico's sixth-largest trade partner within the European Union, will undoubtedly foster even stronger economic ties, and lead toward a strategic partnership." Flights to Cancun are available from €291 each way, including taxes, fees and carrier charges. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Edinburgh Live
21-05-2025
- Edinburgh Live
New flights from Edinburgh to Mexico to launch in 2026 with Aer Lingus
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Aer Lingus has announced new flights to Cancún that will pass through Edinburgh, connecting the Scottish capital to the Mexican Caribbean. The new route from Dublin to Cancún will operate three times weekly from January 6 to April 29, 2026, providing an appealing option for those looking to escape Scotland's cold winter months. Connections to Cancún are available through Dublin from Edinburgh and eight other UK airports including Glasgow, Manchester, and London Heathrow. Holidaymakers can also connect from Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, and Southampton. Cancún, with its balmy weather, golden beaches, and crystal-clear waters has long been a popular destination with holiday-makers, making it a perfect addition to the airline's long-haul portfolio. The appeal of Cancún goes beyond its beaches, the region is also home to some of Mexico's most iconic cultural sites, including the awe-inspiring Mayan ruins of El Rey, Ichkabal, Coba, Kohunlich, El Meco, Chichén Itzá, and Tulum, which offer a fascinating glimpse into Mexico's rich heritage. This route opens up the potential for travellers from across Europe and the UK to connect seamlessly in Dublin to Aer Lingus' new Cancún route. Already a favourite with honeymooners, Cancún also offers a wide range of family-friendly hotels and resorts catering to all price points. For those hoping for a winter break with a difference, Cancún offers a fantastic alternative for those looking for a hassle-free journey to a culturally rich sunshine hotpot. Lynne Embleton, Aer Lingus Chief Executive Officer, said: 'Our new route to Cancún introduces a vibrant new destination to our network and further increases Aer Lingus' winter sun offering. "Our research highlights a strong appetite amongst customers for new travel experiences, particularly seasonal destinations beyond the peak summer period. Mexico, with its tropical climate, caters to the growing consumer demand for winter sun, while also offering a rich blend of history, culture, and cuisine.' Mara Lezama Espinosa, Quintana Roo State Governor, said: 'Quintana Roo, the Mexican Caribbean, welcomes and celebrates the first direct Dublin – Cancun flight from Aer Lingus. We will work together with our partner Aer Lingus to make this a successful operation!' Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages
Irish Independent
21-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Aer Lingus announces new direct flights from Dublin Airport to Mexico
The new route will operate three times weekly on the airline's wide-body A330-300 aircraft, providing a direct service to the Mexican Caribbean. The winter route will operate from January 6 to April 29, with fares from €291 each-way. Tui currently operates a summer charter service from Dublin Airport to Mexico, but there are no other airlines offering direct connections. Cancún is a sun holiday hotspot on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula famed for its resorts, beaches and good weather. It is within reach of archaeological sites like Chichén Itzá and Tulum (around a 2.5 and two hour drive, respectively). 'Our research highlights a strong appetite amongst customers for new travel experiences, particularly seasonal destinations beyond the peak summer period,' said Lynne Embleton, Aer Lingus's Chief Executive Officer. The region is also popular for honeymoons, as part of twin- or multi--centre trips with US destinations or cruises, and for its cuisine. The announcement follows the debut of new Aer Lingus routes to Nashville and Indianapolis in the US, and comes during the airline's busiest ever transatlantic schedule. It will also allow travellers from Europe and the UK to connect in Dublin to for onward flights to and from Cancún. 'Quintana Roo, the Mexican Caribbean, welcomes and celebrates the first direct Dublin to Cancun flight from Aer Lingus,' said Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa, adding that it would work with the airline to make the route a success. The Embassy of Mexico in Ireland welcomed the news as coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Carolina Zaragoza Flores, Ambassador of Mexico to Ireland, said that Mexico is Ireland's top trading partner in Latin America, with Ireland Mexico's sixth-largest trade partner within the EU. 'By facilitating increased tourism, business opportunities, and cultural exchange, this direct air link will further enrich the deep and enduring friendship we celebrate this year.'
