Rum punch, warm sea and 30°C, while the UK settles into its darkest weeks.
TUI flies non-stop from three UK airports to Barbados from £417 return. The dates are two-week trips in late November and December 2026, with the December flights home landing on Christmas Day.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Birmingham, Manchester and London Gatwick, United Kingdom
- To: Bridgetown, Barbados
- Airline: TUI
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £417 - £440 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
Birmingham: 10/12/2026 - 24/12/2026
Manchester: 10/12/2026 - 24/12/2026
London Gatwick: 26/11/2026 - 10/12/2026
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Prices by city: Birmingham from £417, Manchester from £424 and London Gatwick from £440. From Birmingham you leave at 09:40 and land in Barbados at 14:25; the flight home leaves at 17:15 and lands at 05:10 the next morning. Manchester leaves at 08:15 and Gatwick at 09:45. The fare includes a cabin bag, with no checked bag, so add one if you are staying two weeks.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in London costs about £7. In Barbados, a Banks beer in a rum shop costs about £2.50, a flying fish cutter, the island's favourite sandwich, £4-5, and a plate of fish at the Oistins Friday Fish Fry £10. The local buses cost a flat £1.50 to anywhere on the island.
☀️ The Weather
Late November and December are the start of the dry season in Barbados. Expect highs of 29-30°C, nights around 24°C, a sea at 28°C and steady trade winds. Short tropical showers 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.
Catamaran cruise with snorkelling: A day on the west coast, swimming with turtles and snorkelling over shipwrecks, with lunch and rum punch.
Carlisle Bay turtles and shipwrecks: A short boat trip from Bridgetown to snorkel over five shipwrecks in clear water.
Island highlights tour: Bathsheba's rock formations on the wild east coast, viewpoints and the historic capital.
Animal Flower Cave: The sea cave at the northern tip of the island, with natural pools and ocean views, as part of an island tour with lunch.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
From Barbados, the rest of the Eastern Caribbean is a short hop away.
St Lucia: The Pitons and volcanic beaches, about 45 minutes by air. Search flights
Grenada: The spice island, with Grand Anse Beach, about 50 minutes by air. Search flights
St Vincent and the Grenadines: Sailing among small islands like Bequia and Mustique, about 45 minutes by air. Search flights
£417 return from Birmingham, non-stop to the Caribbean for two weeks before Christmas. One flight a week from each airport, so these seats go fast.
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