Tulum, Q.R. — International flight cancellations by Copa Airlines and Avianca to Tulum International are due to technical factors. State Tourism Secretary Bernardo Cueto Riestra says the cancellations will not have a negative effect on Tulum as a destination.
Cueto says that the situation is due to technical factors related to aircraft availability, particularly Airbus A320 and A321 models, which have been temporarily grounded for engine overhauls. However, the two airlines that have pulled their international flights have reported wanting to focus on busier destinations.
Despite the cancellations, Cueto said that Tulum’s air connectivity remains strong with as many as 50 operations on some days. He also says there is sustained interest from other airlines in opening new routes into the Tulum airport.
“Tourism in Quintana Roo continues to show strength. In the first quarter of 2025 we have already welcomed nearly five million visitors and we expect to exceed 20 million tourists again this year,” he stated.
In November 2024, Panamanian airline Copa Airlines announced they would halt operations at the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) outside Mexico City and Tulum International to improve operational efficiency by focusing on busier destinations. The last Copa flight into the Tulum airport was January 10, 2025.
In April, Avianca confirmed that it will also cease operating its route between Bogotá and Tulum. The company explained that the decision is part of a strategy to reorganize its route network and concentrate its capacity on markets with higher demand.
The last direct flight between Bogotá and Tulum will operate on July 1, 2025. Passengers with bookings after that date will be rebooked via Cancun, the airline reported.
