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 to soak up rays, across October, November and December airlines are launching new flights.

Aerial view of Freedom beach in Phuket, Thailand, with white sand, turquoise water, longtail boats, and people sunbathing.
Several airlines are launching new flights from the UK to winter sun spots Credit: Getty

And there are both short haul and

Here’s a roundup of the newest flight routes coming this season from the UK, ideal for a winter sun holiday:

British Airways

Several Buddha statues at the Seema Malaka Temple overlooking Beira Lake and the Colombo city skyline.
British Airways launched flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka on October 23 Credit: Getty

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.

The city of Colombo is known for its vibrant temples, such as the Buddhist Gangarama Temple.

Visitors can also visit bustling , 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 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 and San Jose, Costa Rica after being moved from Gatwick Airport.

San Jose is home to a mix of neoclassical 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

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Aerial perspective showing Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand.
Virgin Atlantic launched new flights to Phuket earlier this month Credit: Getty

Earlier this month, launched flights between London Heathrow and Phuket, Thailand.

Phuket is a great destination for beach hopping, with white sand spots and beaches ideal for

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

A beach resort in Hurghada, Egypt, featuring straw parasols, lounge chairs, and a seaside building under a clear blue sky.
Hurghada, Egypt is getting new easyJet flights Credit: Getty

Despite being an airline that mainly serves Europe, 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 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, , 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,

In Cairo, you can visit the and the Great Sphinx, which is the last surviving wonder of the ancient world with daytime highs of 21C.

Ryanair

A vintage yellow and orange tramway in Porto, with the Igreja do Carmo e Carmelitas church in the background.
Porto in Portugal will have a new route from Liverpool Credit: Getty

Budget airline 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, .

The coastal city of Porto is known for its wine but also has amedieval riverfront, where you can stop by an outdoor cafe.

TUI

Aerial view of Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana with white sand, palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and turquoise ocean water.
TUI is launching a few new routes including to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic Credit: Getty

On October 25, 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.

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.

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.