New Winter Sun Flight Routes Launching From UK Airports

Airlines are introducing several new flight routes from the UK to warm destinations for travelers seeking winter sun.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 27, 2026 · 6:27 PM 2 min read

Key takeaways

British Airways launched flights between London Gatwick and Colombo, Sri Lanka on October 23.

Virgin Atlantic connects London Heathrow and Phuket, Thailand, where December temperatures reach up to 32C.

EasyJet starts flights from Newcastle to Hurghada, Egypt on October 27.

Ryanair connects Birmingham to Marrakech, Morocco in late October.

TUI operates flights between East Midlands and Antalya, Turkey, where beers cost as little as £3 a pint.

Travelers looking to escape the cold months have plenty of options as several airlines roll out new flight connections from the United Kingdom to warm international locations throughout October, November, and December, covering both short and long haul journeys.

British Airways

British Airways started flights from London Gatwick to Colombo, Sri Lanka on October 23, a city known for the Buddhist Gangarama Temple and Pettah Market. On October 25, the carrier began services between London Gatwick and Bridgetown, Barbados, where December temperatures hit about 29C. That same day, flights moved from Gatwick to connect London Heathrow with San Jose, Costa Rica, featuring the historic Mercado Central dating back to 1880.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic recently introduced a route connecting London Heathrow and Phuket, Thailand. Phuket offers white sand beaches and Phuket Old Town with 19th century houses, while December temperatures reach up to 32C.

EasyJet

EasyJet is adding three winter sun routes. Flights from Newcastle to Hurghada, Egypt begin on October 27, followed by a London Luton to Rabat, Morocco service on November 5. Manchester gains a route to Giza Sphinx and Cairo, Egypt on November 9, where daytime highs reach 21C.

Ryanair

Ryanair launches flights from Birmingham to Marrakech, Morocco in late October, offering access to local souks and a medieval Medina. The carrier also starts a route between Liverpool and Porto, Portugal around the same time.

TUI

TUI started flights between the East Midlands and Antalya, Turkey on October 25, where beers cost as little as £3 a pint. Early November brings TUI flights from the same airport to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. In mid-December, TUI begins services between Belfast International and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, where December temperatures reach up to 32C and beers cost as little as £1.80.

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