Tulum Adds Eight Mexicana Flights This Summer: What It Means for Cancún Travelers

Quintana Roo's state government confirmed, through a bulletin from its General Communications Coordination office, that Mexicana Airlines will add eight extra flight frequencies to Tulum's Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport during July and August 2026. The expansion stems from a joint strategy between the federal and state governments to strengthen the region's air connectivity during peak summer season.

Who is behind the announcement

According to the official bulletin, the effort involves Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa, Mexico's federal Tourism Ministry, and Quintana Roo's state Tourism Secretariat, led by Bernardo Cueto. The Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council (CPTQ) is contributing advertising material and a media campaign across digital platforms, print, radio and television to promote flights to both Tulum and Chetumal.

Per the state bulletin, the commercial push targets primarily the Mexico City metropolitan area, along with the neighboring State of Mexico and Hidalgo.

What it means if you're flying from Cancún

Mexicana operates domestic routes, so the added frequencies give travelers more ways to connect Tulum with central Mexico without relying solely on Cancún International Airport, one of the country's busiest during vacation season. Cancún and Tulum sit roughly 130 kilometers apart by road, a drive of about two hours in moderate traffic.

Tulum's airport, operating since December 1, 2023, has added carriers gradually: alongside Mexicana, it's served by Viva, Volaris, Aeroméxico and a handful of international operators. In an earlier report, Quintana Roo's Tourism Secretariat (Sedetur) said the terminal had already logged more than 2.066 million passengers since opening. Separately, the federal government projected in 2024 that the airport would handle at least 5 million passengers a year once fully ramped up.

How to make the most of the new flights

• Compare fares and schedules directly on Mexicana's official site (mexicana.gob.mx) before booking, since the government bulletin does not list exact dates for each flight.
• Factor in ground transportation between Cancún and Tulum — an ADO bus, shared van, or rental car — when budgeting a trip through the Tulum terminal.
• Check the state campaign's hotel promotions, which include more than 200 properties in Quintana Roo, before booking flights and lodging separately.
• Watch for further updates: the CPTQ has a meeting planned with more than 300 travel agents in August to keep promoting the route.