Cancún to Cardiff (CUN–CWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cancún to Cardiff
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 4,819 mi 9h nonstop +6h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

CUN–CWL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TUI Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,819 miles in approximately 9h. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–CWL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BY TUI Airways 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to CWL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
162
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Cardiff is 6 hours ahead of Cancún.
CUN: EST · CWL: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Cardiff.
Distance & Flight Time
4,819 mi / 7,755 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 0m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

CUN–CWL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Cardiff route.
Route details
Distance4,819 mi / 7,755 km
Flight time9h
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: CUN
Full nameCancún International Airport
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: CWL
Full nameCardiff International Airport
IATA / ICAOCWL / EGFF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation220 ft / 67 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to CWL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Cardiff International Airport take approximately 9h. The route covers 4,819 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TUI Airways.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CUN to CWL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MIA, DUB and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cardiff is 6 hours ahead of Cancún.
Yes, return flights from CWL 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 CWL

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CUN to CWL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to CWL ranges from 9 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,819 miles (7,755 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.