All of the new winter sun flight routes this year with 32C weather, cheap beers and quiet sandy beaches
IF YOU are thinking about where to head off to this winter, then you won’t be short for choice as several airlines are launching new flights from the UK to warm and sunny destinations.
Whether you fancy a city break in the sun or a beach trip to soak up rays, across October, November and December airlines are launching new flights.
And there are both short haul and long haul destinations.
Here’s a roundup of the newest flight routes coming this season from the UK, ideal for a winter sun holiday:
British Airways
British Airways has a number of new winter sun routes, with a couple already launched.
On October 23, the airline launched flights between London Gatwick and Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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The city of Colombo is known for its vibrant temples, such as the Buddhist Gangarama Temple.
Visitors can also visit bustling markets, such as Pettah Market, with local spices and handmade textiles.
Then on October 25, flights were launched between London Gatwick and Bridgetown, Barbados.
Bridgetown is the largest city of Barbados and has heaps of history to explore including the central area which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During December, temperatures reach around 29C.
The same day, flights launched between London Heathrow and San Jose, Costa Rica after being moved from Gatwick Airport.
San Jose is home to a mix of neoclassical architecture as well as sprawling markets and even active volcanoes.
Make sure to have a walk through Mercado Central (Central Market), which is an indoor market dating back to 1880 selling local produce and gifts.
Virgin Atlantic
Earlier this month, Virgin Atlantic launched flights between London Heathrow and Phuket, Thailand.
Phuket is a great destination for beach hopping, with white sand spots and beaches ideal for surfing.
Make sure to visit Phuket Old Town as well where you can spot colourful 19th century houses, as well as shops, cafes and local galleries.
It is also nice and warm in December, with temperatures reaching up to 32C.
EasyJet
Despite being an airline that mainly serves Europe, easyJet is launching three new winter sun routes over the coming weeks.
The first will be between Newcastle and Hurghada, Egypt, with flights taking off on October 27.
Hurghada is surrounded by the Red Sea that is full of coral reefs and colourful fish where you can head snorkelling.
Make sure to visit the Marina too at sunset where you can even see across to the minarets of the El Mina mosque.
This route will be followed by flights between London Luton and Rabat, Morocco, launching on November 5.
The capital of Morocco is known for its historic architecture and has up to just eight days of rain in December.
Then on November 9, Manchester will get a route to Giza Sphinx/Cairo, Egypt.
In Cairo, you can visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, which is the last surviving wonder of the ancient world with daytime highs of 21C.
Ryanair
Budget airline Ryanair will be launching flights from Birmingham to Marrakech, Morocco in late October.
The city is home to an abundance of souks selling spices and locally crafted items as well as a medieval Medina with hidden courtyards.
Around the same time, the airline will also start flights between Liverpool and Porto, Portugal.
The coastal city of Porto is known for its wine but also has a UNESCO-listed medieval riverfront, where you can stop by an outdoor cafe.
TUI
On October 25, TUI launched flights between the East Midlands and Antalya, Turkey.
The Turkish city is full of narrow cobblestone streets in its Old Town to get lost exploring, with Ottoman-era houses and artisan shops.
You’ll also be able to pick up a cheap pint, with beers costing as little as £3 a pint.
The airline will follow this by also launching flights to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, from the airport in early November.
Sharm El Sheikh is great for an adventure holiday with snorkelling and diving in the Red Sea as well as desert activities such as quad biking, dune buggies and camel rides.
Later, in mid-December, TUI is then also set to start flights between Belfast International and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Punta Cana is known for its world-famous, all-inclusive resorts but also jungle adventures and vibrant nightlife.
Temperatures can reach up to 32C in December, which is the ideal weather for sinking a cool pint that will set you back as little as £1.80.
