Rum punch on a white-sand beach, flying fish for lunch and 29°C in late November.
TUI flies non-stop from London Gatwick and Manchester to Barbados from £479 return. The flight takes about 9 hours, and the dates fall in late November and December 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London Gatwick and Manchester, United Kingdom
- To: Bridgetown, Barbados
- Airline: TUI Airways
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £479–£546 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
London: 26/11/2026 - 10/12/2026
London: 22/11/2026 - 06/12/2026
London: 10/12/2026 - 24/12/2026
London: 29/11/2026 - 13/12/2026
Manchester: 26/11/2026 - 10/12/2026
From Manchester, the cheapest dates are 26/11/2026 - 10/12/2026 at £514. The fare includes hand luggage only.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in London now costs £6-7. In Barbados, a Banks beer at a rum shop is about £2.50 and a fish cutter (fried fish in a salt bread roll) around £5. A local bus anywhere on the island costs about £1.30. Restaurants and hotels are pricier, but the beaches are all free and public.
☀️ The Weather
Late November and December are the start of the dry season. Expect highs of 29-30°C, nights around 24°C, a sea at 28°C and steady trade winds. Short showers are still possible in November, but they pass quickly.
🏨 Where to Stay
The calm west coast or the lively south coast.
Sweetfield Manor · 8.0/10 · From £137/night
A historic plantation house turned guesthouse, with a pool and gardens near Bridgetown.
South Gap Hotel · 9.0/10 · From £226/night
A modern hotel in St Lawrence Gap, right on the beach and close to the bars and restaurants.
Coral Reef Club · 9.0/10 · From £568/night
A family-run luxury hotel in tropical gardens on the west coast. The splurge.
🎯 What to Do
Barbados is beaches, rum and a very relaxed pace.
Oistins Friday Fish Fry: Grilled fish, music and dancing every Friday night in a fishing village on the south coast.
Harrison's Cave: A tram ride through a crystal cave with underground streams and pools.
Swim with turtles: Catamaran trips along the west coast stop to snorkel with green turtles.
Mount Gay Rum distillery: A tour and tasting at the world's oldest rum brand, near Bridgetown.
From £479 return, non-stop to Barbados. Winter sun in the Caribbean without the Christmas price tag.
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