Cancún to Birmingham, West Midlands (CUN–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
BY205
BY Britannia
788
5:00 PM
EST T2
6:55 AM+1
GMT
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY243
BY Britannia
789
5:45 PM
EST T2
8:55 AM+1
GMT
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY242
BY Britannia
789
9:20 AM
GMT
3:00 PM
EST
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY204
BY Britannia
788
9:20 AM
GMT
3:00 PM
EST
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cancún to Birmingham, West Midlands
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 4,875 mi 8h 55m nonstop +5h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

CUN–BHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Britannia Airways Ltd. leads the route. The flight covers 4,875 miles in approximately 8h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–BHX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BY Britannia Airways Ltd. 2 788, 789 8h55-9h10
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – BY
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – BY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUN to BHX direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to BHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
952
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Birmingham, West Midlands is 5 hours ahead of Cancún.
CUN: EST · BHX: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 11:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Distance & Flight Time
4,875 mi / 7,845 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 55m to 9h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter the UK visa-free for up to 6 months. As of February 25, 2026, a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required before boarding. Apply online or through the UK ETA app. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years with multiple entries, and allows stays of up to 6 months per visit.

Most applications are approved within minutes. The UK government recommends applying at least 3 business days before travel in case manual review is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

Getting to CUN

ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.

CUN–BHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Birmingham, West Midlands route.
Route details
Distance4,875 mi / 7,845 km
Flight time8h 55m to 9h 10m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: BHX
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to BHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Birmingham Airport take approximately 8h 55m to 9h 10m. The route covers 4,875 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Britannia Airways Ltd..
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CUN to BHX. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TPA, MAD, FCO, DUB, FRA, AMS, CDG, CPH, LIS, IST and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham, West Midlands is 5 hours ahead of Cancún.
Yes, return flights from BHX to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUN to BHX

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from Britannia Airways Ltd.. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CUN to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to BHX ranges from 8 hours 55 minutes to 9 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,875 miles (7,845 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via TPA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.