Winter sun holidays

Absolutely! You can jet off to the best winter sun destinations direct from a variety of UK airports, including London Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham.

Short-haul winter sun destinations with direct flights include*:

1. • Malta - Approx 3 hours ✈️ Average daytime temp: 15-17°C ☀️
   Direct flights available to Malta International Airport from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow & Belfast International.
    
2. • Tunisia - Approx 3 hours 30 minutes ✈️ Average daytime temp: 12-18°C ☀️
   Direct flights available to Enfidha–Hammamet International Airport from London Gatwick, London Luton, Bristol, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast International and Newcastle.
    
3. • Morocco - Approx 4 hours ✈️ Average daytime temp: 15-20°C ☀️
   Direct flights available to Marrakech-Menara Airport from London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, London Heathrow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Liverpool, Newcastle, Belfast International, Glasgow & Edinburgh.
   
   Direct flights available to Agadir Al-Massira Airport from London Luton, London Stansted, Bristol, Liverpool, Glasgow & Birmingham.
    
4. • Canary Islands - Approx 4 hrs 30 minutes ✈️ Average daytime temp: 18-22°C ☀️
   Direct flights available to Tenerife North & South Airports from London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, London Heathrow, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Belfast International.
   
   Direct flights available to Gran Canaria Airport from London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Belfast International.
   
   Direct flights available to Lanzarote Airport from London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Belfast International.
   
   Direct flights available to Fuerteventura Airport from London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Belfast International.
    
5. • Egypt - Approx 5 hrs 30 minutes ✈️ Average daytime temp: 15-23°C ☀️
   Direct flights available to Sharm el Sheikh from London Gatwick, London Luton, Birmingham & Newcastle.
   
   Direct flights available to Hurghada International Airport from London Luton and Birmingham.
   
   Direct flights to Marsa Alam International Airport from London Gatwick.

Long-haul winter sun destinations with direct flights include*:

1. • Dominican Republic - Approx 9 hours ✈️ Average daytime temp: 23-29 °C ☀️
   Direct flights available to Punta Cana International Airport from London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham & Belfast International.
    
2. • Jamaica - Approx 10 hours ✈️ Average daytime temp: 23-31 °C ☀️
   Direct flights available to Sangster International Airport from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham & Glasgow.
   
   Direct flights available to Norman Manley International Airport from London Gatwick.
    
3. • Florida - Approx 8-9 hours ✈️ Average daytime temp: 21-24 °C ☀️
   Direct flights available to Orlando International Airport from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester & Edinburgh.
    
4. • Mexico - Approx 10.5 hours ✈️ Average daytime temp: 25-30 °C ☀️
   Direct flights available to Cancun International Airport from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester & Birmingham.
   
   Direct flights available to Mexico City International Airport from London Heathrow.
    
5. • Mauritius - Approx 12 hours ✈️ Average daytime temp: 27-30 °C ☀️
   Direct flights available to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport from London Gatwick and London Heathrow.

With low-cost airlines like Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air ensuring seamless winter sun experiences, our tailored winter sun packages ensure you're in the very best of hands! Or, for more premium carriers, check British Airways routes for extra options on long-haul winter sun flights.

*Information correct at time of publication: 29.10.25

Where’s hot and cheap in winter?... Enjoying comfortable temps all year round, beat the crowds and save £££ with a winter sun escape to Cyprus, the Canary Islands, Egypt or Morocco. Dreaming of something a bit more exotic? Consider affordable winter sun holiday destinations like Thailand, Goa or Vietnam for long-haul winter sunshine.

So, which winter sun destinations are hot in December/January/February?

1. • December (above 25°C & low rainfall): Central & northern Thailand, Goa, The Gambia, Mexico, Dom Rep, St Lucia, Barbados, Cape Verde.
    
2. • January (Average 25°C or above): Phuket, The Gambia, Cancun, Singapore, Maldives, Barbados, Rio de Janeiro, Dom Rep, Goa, Dubai, Cape Verde.
    
3. • February (Average 25°C or above): Bangkok, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Jamaica, Rio de Janeiro, Hawaii, Miami.

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👪 Winter sun family holidays

1. Short-haul family beach breaks; Canary Islands, Turkey, Cyprus.
2. Medium-haul top family resorts; Aqua Mirage Club & Aqua Parc, Marrakech, Steigenberger ALDAU, Egypt, Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa, Cape Verde.
3. Long-haul family fun; Florida, Barbados, Thailand.

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👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏻 Winter sun holidays for couples

1. Short-haul adult-only escapes; Costa del Sol, Madeira, Malta & Gozo.
2. Medium-haul romantic resorts; Barcelo Santiago, Tenerife, Sal Island, Cape Verde, Serekunda, The Gambia.
3. Long-haul adult-only adventure: Jamaica, Bali, Maldives.

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🚶Winter sun solo travel

1. Short-haul solo beach breaks; Crete, Majorca, Algarve.
2. Medium-haul solo-friendly resorts; Tusan Beach Resort, Turkey, Heure Bleue Palais, Morocco, JAZ Aquamarine, Egypt.
3. Long-haul solo escapes; Puerto Vallarta, Chiang Mai, Tokyo.

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Finding cheap winter sun holidays All Inclusive is easy, as long as you're flexible with your dates and destination. You can also try:

1. Using our filtered search to see if your departure airport affects the price.
2. Last-minute winter sun deals can cut costs if you’re flexible.
3. Book early for specific hotels or group trips.
4. Check out these cheap winter sun deals under £500 pp!

Varying from hotel to hotel, with All Inclusive winter sun holidays you can expect flights, accommodation, food (three meals a day plus snacks), as well as unlimited soft and local alcoholic drinks as standard, usually for 12 hours a day. Most properties also offer free entertainment along with a choice of daily activities brought to you by their animation team. All Inclusive winter family holidays will also benefit from a mini club. While 4 and 5 star stays tend to throw in some fancy extras, such as cocktails or branded spirits, a pillow menu, themed a la carte restaurants and watersports.

Winter-sun All inclusive deals often cost less than peak summer getaways in the same place and some winter sun All Inclusive packages even include longer stays or extra value add-ons, such as Ultra All Inclusive upgrades, optional excursions and extended stay deals.

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