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Cheap Flights in December

Where to fly in December from the UK — a selection of seasonal flights at the best prices.

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Where to fly in December from the UK

Popular seasonal destinations for holidays and travel in December.

Lowest prices available this month, based on Trip.com data.

Useful information about flights in December

Visas & entry

  • UK passport holders: Dubai/UAE visa-free 30 days, Thailand 60 days, Turkey 90 days, South Africa 90 days
  • USA needs ESTA, Canada needs eTA
  • EU/Schengen 90 days in any 180 — passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond return date
  • EU/Schengen ETIAS requirement launches in 2027 — an online €20 travel authorisation

Weather & packing

  • Canary Islands: 20–24°C, mild
  • Dubai: 20–25°C, comfortable
  • Christmas markets (Vienna, Prague, Budapest): –2 to 5°C — heavy coat
  • Long-haul: Thailand/Bali 28–32°C dry; Sydney 22–28°C summer

How to save on December flights

  • Book Christmas & New Year flights by mid-September
  • Dec 1–15 is genuinely inexpensive — a hidden value window
  • Fly Christmas Day itself for the lowest holiday fare
  • Christmas market trips before 20 December: 3–5 weeks' lead time works

Cheap flights in December: Christmas markets and festive getaways

Looking for cheap flights in December? December has two clear bands: Dec 1-15 is quiet and inexpensive; 18 Dec - 3 Jan is the year's peak. Book Christmas flights by mid-September.

Where to fly in December from the UK

European Christmas markets — Vienna, Prague, Nuremberg, Budapest, Krakow — are magical through 22 December. Winter sun: Canary Islands, Dubai, Thailand. Long-haul: Southern Hemisphere summer in Sydney, Cape Town, Buenos Aires. Snow: Alps, Lapland, Bulgaria.

How to save

Dec 1-15 travel: 3-5 weeks out is plenty. Christmas Day itself is often the cheapest holiday-week fare. Christmas markets before 20 December: 3-5 weeks' lead time works well.

FAQ – Cheap flights in December