Leading budget airline Pegasus, now flying to over 110 destinations in 42 countries, offers some of the most exciting winter-sun destinations without having to spend a fortune. With the recent addition of Manchester airport to its ever-growing network, Pegasus now operates four-times daily from London Stansted and daily from Manchester airport, connecting to a wide range of sunny destinations via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.

FLY TO THE ARABIAN PENINSULA

Considered for a long time as a luxury destination, the UAE has plenty to offer for those who want to escape the British winter while travelling on a budget. As DUBAI’s gearing up to host Expo 2020, the emirate offers world-class attractions, off-the-beaten track activities, non-stop entertainment and beachside gems best enjoyed from November - March. Pegasus connects London Stansted and Manchester to Dubai daily via Istanbul from just £129.99one-way.

Just an hour’s drive away is ABU DHABI, with its pristine white-sand beachfront and landscaped gardens. The UAE’s capital city is also home to the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and the city is easy to reach with Pegasus’ four weekly flights available from London Stansted and Manchester airports via Istanbul from just £149.99 one-way.

Discover the adventure-packed destinations of SHARJAH and RAS AL KHAIMAH, Pegasus’ latest routes in the UAE which offer excellent alternatives without breaking the bank. With its diverse landscape of lush mangrove trees, terracotta desert and the majestic Hajar mountains, Ras Al Khaimah is known as the adventure emirate in the UAE and is home to the world's longest zipline. Only a short hop from Dubai is Sharjah, one of the region’s favourite family destinations. Pegasus connects London Stansted and Manchester airports to Sharjah daily and Ras Al Khaimah twice weekly from just £114.99 one-way (via Istanbul). 

With desert, rugged coast and beaches, water sports and diving, forts, green valleys and dazzling souks, the Sultanate of OMAN is the perfect destination for visitors keen on sun, history and nature. Pegasus flies to Muscat four days/week from London Stansted and Manchester via Istanbul from just £159.99 one-way.

With its stunning and constantly changing skyline, DOHA is transforming into a global hub in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and has recently inaugurated its waterfront marvel, the National Museum of Qatar by Jean Nouvel – a must-see and easy to reach with Pegasus daily scheduled flights via Istanbul from just £159.99 one-way.

IT’S TIME TO HEAD TO THE RED SEA!

With the UK lifting its travel ban to the Red Sea resort town of SHARM EL-SHEIKH, the iconic destination for British travellers bathed in constant sunshine is likely to bounce back. With their highly sought-after diving sites in the Red Sea and incredible value offering, both Sharm El-Sheikh and HURGHADA are a short connection via Istanbul from London Stansted and now also available from Manchester airport daily from just £119.99 one-way.

HOW ABOUT A MEDITERRANEAN ESCAPE THIS WINTER?

Pegasus is well-known for its Turkish routes, connecting to 35 destinations including sunny ANTALYA; but it also offers British travellers unbeatable deals to enjoy the mild Mediterranean climate in TEL AVIV, BEIRUT or NORTH CYPRUS. 

TEL AVIV has never been so easy to reach with Pegasus, who now operates more than one flight daily from Stansted and Manchester via Istanbul from just £114.99 one-way (frequencies dependent on the season). Tel Aviv is the perfect destination to explore incredible spots such as the Dead Sea, the Negev Desert, the magnificent national park of Caesarea, the astonishing Akko where Cleopatra and Mark Antony stayed, not to forget Jerusalem’s spiritual heritage.

Or why not skip the usual southern European islands and head to NORTH CYPRUS this winter. Pegasus connects the Mediterranean island to London Stansted and Manchester daily via Istanbul from just £84.99 one-way. Family-friendly resorts, a beautiful coastline, an array of historical sites and mouth-watering dishes are just a few good reasons to head to North Cyprus this winter for a budget holiday in the sun!

Party and gastronomy lovers will enjoy the capital of Lebanon this winter, as BEIRUT offers an excellent getaway for a long weekend or more. Culture and history are alive in every district of the city which is a short walk to the waterfront’s relaxing promenade. Pegasus Airlines flies UK travellers to Beirut via Istanbul daily from just £114.99one-way this winter.

Pegasus Airlines also makes every journey easy with accommodation, car hire and airport transfers services all available on flypgs.com/en or the Pegasus mobile app. Four flight packages are available as well as a Pegasus Flex option for those who want more flexibility up to 6 hours prior to departure, to fit every travellers budget and needs. Book flights and travel services on Flypgs.com, on Pegasus’ mobile applications and other sales channels.