Cancún to Glasgow (CUN–GLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BY621
BY TUI Airways
788
3:00 PM
EST T1
5:50 AM+1
BST
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY685
BY TUI Airways
788
3:55 PM
EST T2
6:45 AM+1
BST
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY620
BY TUI Airways
788
9:05 AM
BST TM
1:00 PM
EST
9h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY684
BY TUI Airways
788
10:00 AM
BST TM
1:55 PM
EST
9h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY798
BY TUI Airways
789
11:15 AM
BST TM
3:10 PM
EST
9h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BHX Birmingham, West Midlands 10h 47m BY U2 Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) to Glasgow flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 30m ACF8PD PDTSWS Toronto (YYZ) to Glasgow flights
EWR Newark 12h 22m B6UA ACUA Newark (EWR) to Glasgow flights
LGW London 13h 30m BABY BAU2 London (LGW) to Glasgow flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 20m OR 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Glasgow flights
FCO Rome 14h 30m NO LSU2W4 Rome (FCO) to Glasgow flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 16h 45m AFKL U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Glasgow flights
DUB Dublin ~12h BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Glasgow flights
LHR London ~13h ATAYBA London (LHR) to Glasgow flights
BCN Barcelona ~13h 44m U2 Barcelona (BCN) to Glasgow flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cancún to Glasgow
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,735 mi 8h 50m nonstop +6h ahead

CUN–GLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TUI Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,735 miles in approximately 8h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–GLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BY TUI Airways 2 788 8h50
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 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 GLA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to GLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
815
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
+6h
Glasgow is 6 hours ahead of Cancún.
CUN: EST · GLA: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Glasgow.
Distance & Flight Time
4,735 mi / 7,620 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 50m gate to gate.
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–GLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Glasgow route.
Route details
Distance4,735 mi / 7,620 km
Flight time8h 50m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: GLA
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to GLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Glasgow Airport take about 8h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 4,735 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CUN to GLA: TUI Airways.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Birmingham, Toronto Pearson and Newark Liberty.
Glasgow is 6 hours ahead of Cancún.
Yes, return flights from GLA 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 GLA

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CUN to GLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to GLA is about 8 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,735 miles (7,620 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Birmingham, Toronto Pearson and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.