Best places to travel from United Kingdom in January (2026)
15 destinations that are easy to enter on a United Kingdom passport and in season in January, ranked by visa ease and weather. Estimated for 7 days, 1 traveller, flying from London.
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| # | Destination | Visa | Stay | Approx. flight | Est. 7-day budget | Visa difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi and theme parks. | Visa-free | 30 days | $580 ~8h each way | $1,560 | Easy |
| 2 | 🇦🇪 Dubai Desert safaris, malls, beaches and skyline views. | Visa-free | 30 days | $570 ~8h each way | $1,620 | Easy |
| 3 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland (Alps) Scenic trains, lakes and snow peaks. Pricey but unforgettable. | Visa-free | 90 days | $150 ~2h each way | $1,970 | Easy |
| 4 | 🇰🇪 Kenya (Nairobi & Masai Mara) Big Five safaris; July to October for the Great Migration. | eTA | Per visa | $700 ~9h each way | $2,100 | Easy |
| 5 | 🇪🇬 Cairo & Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and Nile cruises. | Visa on arrival | Per visa | $400 ~5h each way | $820 | Easy |
| 6 | 🇴🇲 Muscat & Oman Wadis, forts, desert camps and quiet beaches. | Visa on arrival | Per visa | $600 ~8h each way | $1,370 | Easy |
| 7 | 🇶🇦 Doha Museum of Islamic Art, souqs and desert dunes. | Visa on arrival | Per visa | $550 ~7h each way | $1,530 | Easy |
| 8 | 🇮🇳 Rajasthan (Jaipur & Udaipur) Forts, palaces and colourful bazaars. | e-Visa | Per visa | $690 ~9h each way | $1,080 | Easy |
| 9 | 🇹🇭 Krabi Limestone cliffs, Railay beach and quieter islands than Phuket. | Visa-free | 60 days | $980 ~15h each way | $1,400 | Easy |
| 10 | 🇹🇭 Bangkok Street food capital with temples, rooftop bars and markets. | Visa-free | 60 days | $940 ~15h each way | $1,400 | Easy |
| 11 | 🇻🇳 Phu Quoc Vietnam's island escape with sunset beaches and seafood. | Visa-free | 45 days | $990 ~16h each way | $1,410 | Easy |
| 12 | 🇲🇾 Langkawi Duty-free island with rainforest, cable car and calm beaches. | Visa-free | Visa-free | $990 ~16h each way | $1,410 | Easy |
| 13 | 🇹🇭 Phuket Thailand's biggest island: beaches, seafood, island-hopping to Phi Phi. | Visa-free | 60 days | $970 ~15h each way | $1,460 | Easy |
| 14 | 🇵🇭 Boracay Powder-white sand and famous sunsets. | Visa-free | 30 days | $1,080 ~17h each way | $1,570 | Easy |
| 15 | 🇿🇦 Cape Town Table Mountain, wine country and the coastal drive. | Visa-free | 90 days | $950 ~15h each way | $1,580 | Easy |
Flights are rough round-trip economy estimates from distance; daily costs are mid-range estimates (shared room, meals, local transport). Always check live prices and official visa rules before booking.