Carmen
Travel editor at Reisedrop · 2026-09-30
When winter gets dark in Denmark, a sun trip is one of the few escapes many people actively prioritize. If you want to travel in January or February, the Canary Islands, Egypt and Thailand are three very different options, each with its own trade-off between flight time, warmth and overall pricing. From CPH and in some cases BLL, direct flights are often the key factor, while AAL and AAR usually require more flexibility. The real choice comes down to climate, travel time and how comfortable you are with shifting airfares in DKK.
The Canary Islands are the easiest winter pick
The Canary Islands are often the most straightforward winter-sun choice from Denmark because the flight time is manageable, the weather is reliably mild to warm, and the range of resorts is broad. In January and February, demand usually stays firm because the destination works for couples, families and groups alike. Direct flights from CPH tend to be the most consistent, while BLL can also offer useful nonstop options in some periods. If you want the simplest route to sunshine without too much planning, this is often the safest bet.
Egypt delivers serious warmth for the flight time
If your top priority is proper beach weather in midwinter, Egypt is a strong contender. The Red Sea coast appeals to Denmark-based travelers because it is noticeably warmer than Southern Europe without requiring the long journey to Asia. January and February remain attractive, especially for travelers trying to avoid peak school-holiday pressure. Direct flights from CPH are usually the most realistic base option, and BLL can also matter in selected periods. Still, it pays to check transfers, baggage rules and flight timings carefully before booking.
Thailand needs more planning
Thailand is the classic winter dream for many travelers, but from Denmark it is rarely the most spontaneous option. Flight times are longer, and airfare trends usually move more sharply than they do for the Canary Islands or Egypt. In return, you get a much wider variety of beaches, stronger regional differences and a trip that feels genuinely long-haul. Direct flights from CPH do appear in the market, but not with the same consistency as shorter sun routes. From BLL, a stop is more likely, and from AAL or AAR that becomes even more relevant.
How prices usually behave in January and February
Without tying this to exact amounts, the pattern is often clear: the Canary Islands usually sit in the most accessible range, Egypt can offer strong value relative to warmth, and Thailand tends to price higher on flights because of distance and capacity. Fares are shaped mainly by demand around winter school breaks and weekends, plus how early you book. That is why tracking matters more than guessing. With Reisedrop, you can watch prices and book when a genuine drop appears instead of reacting too late.
Which destination fits you best?
Choose the Canary Islands if you want the least complicated winter-sun trip with a reasonable flight time from Denmark. Choose Egypt if warmth and beach weather matter more than anything else and you are happy with a classic resort-focused holiday. Choose Thailand if you want a longer, more varied trip that feels like a real break from the Danish winter. In all cases, compare CPH and BLL first, then decide whether AAL or AAR works better as a feeder option or backup departure point.
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