Cheap half-term holidays from the UK
Last updated 29 October 2026 · by the HopCheap team
Quick answer: Half-term is always more expensive, but you can soften it by booking early, flying from a less busy airport, travelling on the first Saturday or last Sunday less, and choosing places where half-term isn't peak, such as North Africa in May or Turkey in October.
✦ Search live fares: “cheap half-term holidays from the UK under £300”Which destinations are best for half-term holidays from the uk?
| Destination | Flight time | Best weather | Usually cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | ~2.2h | May–June and September–October | November–February (outside Christmas and half-term) |
| Malaga | ~2.7h | April–June and September–October | January–March outside school holidays, and November |
| Alicante | ~2.4h | April–June and September–October | November–February, avoiding Christmas |
| Palma, Mallorca | ~2.3h | May–June and September | November–March, when many resort hotels close but Palma stays lively |
| Tenerife | ~4.3h | October–May for winter sun; May–June for quieter, warm weather | May–June and November (outside half-term) |
| Faro & the Algarve | ~2.8h | April–June and September–October | November–March |
| Malta | ~3.1h | April–June and September–October | November–March (outside Christmas) |
| Dubrovnik | ~2.8h | May–June and September | April and October (many flights are seasonal in winter) |
| Antalya | ~4.2h | May–June and September–October | April, late October and winter (city stays) |
| Dalaman (Fethiye & Marmaris) | ~4.0h | May–June and September–October | May and October |
| Bodrum | ~4.0h | May–June and September | May and October |
| Izmir (Kuşadası & Ephesus) | ~3.9h | April–June and September–October | November–March for city stays |
| Marrakech | ~3.6h | March–May and October–November | January–February and November, outside UK half-terms |
| Agadir | ~3.8h | October–April for winter sun | November and January–March outside half-term |
| Fes | ~3.4h | March–May and October–November | December–February |
| Tangier | ~2.9h | April–June and September–October | November–March |
| Tunis | ~2.9h | March–May and October–November | November–February |
| Djerba | ~3.2h | April–June and September–October | November–March |
| Monastir, Sousse & Hammamet | ~3.0h | May–June and September–October | April and late October |
| Algiers | ~2.7h | March–May and October–November | November–February |
| Oran | ~3.0h | April–June and September–October | November–March |
| Cairo | ~5.0h | October–April | November and January–March outside half-term |
| Hurghada | ~5.3h | October–April | November and January–March outside half-term |
| Sharm el-Sheikh | ~5.3h | October–April | November and January–March outside half-term |
This table shows typical patterns for UK departures, not fixed prices. Search live fares for your dates.
How do I get the best price?
- Be flexible by a few days and compare 2–3 UK airports.
- Compare a package with flight + hotel booked separately; packages from UK ATOL holders add protection.
- Travel light – see our hand luggage guide.
- Use HopCheap's AI search: describe the trip in your own words and it finds and explains the best-value fares.
Related guides
- School holiday deals: how to save on half-term holidays from the UK
- All-inclusive vs DIY holiday: which is cheaper from the UK?
See also: Cheap weekend breaks from the UK · Cheap winter sun holidays from the UK · Cheap all-inclusive holidays from the UK.
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