Cheap winter sun holidays from the UK
Last updated 29 October 2026 · by the HopCheap team
Quick answer: The most reliable cheap winter sun from the UK is the Canary Islands (Tenerife), Morocco (Marrakech, Agadir), Malta and Egypt's Red Sea (Hurghada, Sharm). For guaranteed heat choose Egypt or the Gulf; for short flights choose Malaga, the Algarve or Malta. The cheapest weeks are usually January and November outside half-term.
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| Destination | Flight time | Best weather | Usually cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| Tunis | ~2.9h | March–May and October–November | November–February |
| Algiers | ~2.7h | March–May and October–November | November–February |
| 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 |
| Dubai | ~7.0h | November–March | Early November, mid-January and early March |
| Abu Dhabi | ~7.0h | November–March | Early November and January–March |
| Doha | ~6.6h | November–March | Early November and January–February |
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.
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- Agadir winter sun from the UK on a budget
- Dubai winter sun from Manchester: budget guide
See also: Cheap weekend breaks from the UK · Cheap half-term holidays from the UK · Cheap all-inclusive holidays from the UK.
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