New ‘paradise’ sunshine destination announced from Cardiff Airport

Cardiff Airport has announced a new sunshine destination to one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Starting later this month, new direct flights to Cancún in Mexico depart from Cardiff, with a smooth, stress-free start to your trip promised from the moment you arrive.

Cancún described as ‘Where Paradise Meets History’ is a hugely population destination for sun seekers with sun-soaked beaches, turquoise waters and unforgettable Mexican hospitality.

A post on the Cardiff Airport Facebook page read: ‘Cardiff Airport in Wales and the South West of England offering these Cancún getaways with TUI.

‘Relax on Cancún’s world-famous white-sand beaches and swim in crystal-clear Caribbean waters

‘Explore the incredible nature, culture and shows at Xcaret Park

‘Discover the awe-inspiring ancient Maya ruins at Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World

‘Snorkel colourful reefs, swim in cenotes, or take a boat trip along the Riviera Maya

‘With Easter just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to swap spring showers for Caribbean sunshine.’

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The new route announcement comes after Ryanair launched its summer 2026 schedule for Cardiff, with five new routes including Dublin.

The new destinations include holiday hotspots like Alicante, Faro and Tenerife, as well as top city break destination Dublin.

This Summer, Ryanair will operate extra frequencies on its popular Alicante, Dublin, Faro and Malaga routes, offering its Welsh customers even more low-fare choice and regular connections.

Ryanair, which is considered the UK’s No.1 low-fares airline, has made its full Summer 2026 schedule available to book now via the Ryanair App, with flights to/from Cardiff available from as little as £29.99.

Ryanair’s Director of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said: “Ryanair is pleased to launch our Summer 2026 schedule at Cardiff, offering 5 routes with extra frequencies on 4 of these routes, including holiday hotspots like Alicante, Faro and Malaga as well as a top city break destination – Dublin, offering our Welsh customers with even more low-fare choice and regular connections for their Summer 2026 getaways.

“Our full Summer 2026 schedule is available to book now via the Ryanair App, with fares starting from as little as £29.99.”

Cardiff Airport’s CEO, Jon Bridge, said: “It’s great to see Ryanair strengthening its commitment to Cardiff Airport with its Dublin service now operating daily throughout the summer and increasing to twice daily on select days in October 2026.

“This is a hugely popular route, particularly for business travellers, providing a vital gateway to Ireland and Wales and further strengthening the economic ties between our Celtic nations.

“Alongside Dublin, we’re delighted to see Ryanair offering such a strong portfolio of Summer destinations from Cardiff, including Alicante, Faro, Malaga and Tenerife.

“These routes provide fantastic choice for Welsh travellers seeking a well-earned break, while also supporting tourism and connectivity.

“This growth demonstrates the continued demand for convenient, low-cost travel from our airport.

“We look forward to working closely with Ryanair to build on this success and deliver even more choice for our customers.”