Nine days of sunshine between two grey London weekends. Four ways to spend them, how the flight timing works, and when to book.
At a glance: February half-term in India
For most English councils, February half-term 2027 runs Monday 15 to Friday 19 February. Some use 8 to 12 February and Scotland differs, so check your council. Fly out Friday night, come home the following weekend, and you have nine days away. February is warm and dry across most of India, and after the Christmas peak fares and hotels tend to be softer. Book by December. London–Delhi from £303, London–Mumbai from £286 per person (checked 7 October 2026, prices change daily).
When is February half-term 2027?
Most English councils have set the February break for Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027. A handful use the week before, 8 to 12 February. Scottish councils set their own dates and they do not line up with England. Welsh and Northern Irish dates vary too.
So before you look at a single flight, check your council’s term dates and the school’s own calendar. If your children are at different schools, check both. Every year it catches someone out.
Why February works for India
If you have only ever been home in the summer holidays, February will surprise you. Three reasons it works:
The weather. November to March is the dry season across most of India. In February, Goa, Kerala and Mumbai are warm by day and pleasant at night. Delhi and Rajasthan are mild and sunny with chilly early mornings. No monsoon, no summer heat.
The fares. Christmas and New Year is the peak for UK–India flights. By mid-February the rush is over. Fares tend to be softer than December, with more choice of seats and dates. The same goes for hotels, especially at the beach.
The length. Five school days plus the two weekends either side is nine days. With an overnight flight each way, that is enough for a proper holiday rather than a dash.
Four ways to spend a February half-term in India
We have kept this to four itineraries that work in nine days without rushing. Each one assumes you fly on the Friday night and come home the following weekend.
| Itinerary | Fly into | February weather | Who it suits |
| Goa beach week | Mumbai then a short hop, or one-stop via the Gulf | Warm, dry, quieter than Christmas | Families who want one hotel, one beach and nothing to organise. See our London to Goa route guide. |
| Kerala backwaters and beach | Kochi | Warm and dry, humid by afternoon | A night or two on a houseboat, then a few days at a beach. Gentle pace, good food, grandparents welcome. |
| Rajasthan Golden Triangle | Delhi | Mild, sunny days; cool mornings | Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in a loop by car or train. Best for children old enough to enjoy forts and the Taj Mahal. |
| Mumbai or Delhi family visit with day trips | Mumbai or Delhi | Pleasant; Delhi cooler | Stay with relatives and add one or two day trips or a short hotel break so the children get a holiday too. |
Mix and match if you like. Mumbai relatives plus a Goa beach is the one we book most often. Delhi relatives plus two nights in Agra is a close second.
Flight timing: how to get nine days from a five-day break
The trick is overnight flights. Here is the pattern for the 15 to 19 February week:
- Friday 12 February, evening. Leave school, head to Heathrow, Manchester or Birmingham. Fly overnight.
- Saturday 13 February. Land in India in the morning or early afternoon, India time. Sleep off the flight. First evening with family or by the pool.
- Sunday 14 to Saturday 20 February. Seven full days.
- Saturday 20 or Sunday 21 February. Fly home. Most flights land in the UK the same day because of the time difference. Sunday arrival gives one night at home before school on Monday 22.
If your council uses the 8 to 12 February week, shift everything back seven days. The pattern is the same.
Route from London | From (per person, return) | Fits which itinerary |
London–Delhi | from £303 | Golden Triangle, Delhi family visit |
London–Mumbai | from £286 | Mumbai family visit, Goa via a short hop |
London–Bengaluru | from £276 | South India family visits |
London–Ahmedabad | from £219 | Gujarat family visits |
London–Kochi, London–Goa | Quoted on request | Kerala, Goa beach week |
Fares from manntravel.co.uk, checked 7 October 2026, prices change daily. Half-term dates are popular, so expect the live fare for 12 to 21 February to sit above the “from” price. Departures also available from Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
5 tips for booking February half-term flights to India
1. Book by December
Half-term flights do not spike the way Christmas does, but the good departure times on the Friday night sell first. Booking in November or early December gives you the best mix of price and choice. January is fine. Late January is a scramble.
2. Keep the trip inside the half-term
Schools in England can refuse term-time absence for a holiday, and councils can issue penalty notices for unauthorised absence. Build the trip around Friday 12 to Sunday 21 February and you do not need to ask anyone’s permission. If your children’s schools have different dates, plan around the shorter overlap.
3. Teachers and education staff: use MannPass
Half-term is your week off too. Verified students, teachers, lecturers and education staff in the UK can join MannPass for £25 off selected return flights between the UK and India. It is valid for 30 days, renewable, and cannot be combined with other promotions.
4. Book hotels with the flights
Browse rates on manntravel.co.uk/hotels. As a guide, Goa hotels average from about £55 a night and Kerala, Jaipur and Agra come in well under that (checked 7 October 2026, rates change). Booking flights and hotel together means one call if anything changes.
5. Sort visas and passports now
British passport holders need an Indian visa or an OCI card, and every child needs their own. Apply through the official Indian visa website well before you fly. Check passport expiry dates for the whole family while you are at it.
Travelling with children in February: practical notes
- Jet lag is kinder going east on an overnight flight. Land, stay awake until local bedtime, and most children are fine by day two.
- Pack for two climates if you are doing Delhi or Rajasthan. Warm days, cold mornings. A fleece for the sunrise at the Taj Mahal is not optional.
- Sun cream and hats for the beach destinations. It is winter at home. It is not winter in Goa or Kerala.
- Holi 2027 falls in March, so the February break misses it. If you want the colours, that is a different trip.
- Read the official advice. The UK government’s India travel advice page covers entry requirements, health and safety, and is updated regularly.
Why book your half-term trip with Mann Travel?
Mann Travel has been taking families home to India since 2007, and our Southall office has looked after UK travellers since 2019. The team speaks Hindi, Punjabi and English, offers phone and WhatsApp support, and specialises in group and family bookings. Three generations on one booking, a beach added to a family visit, a child’s seat next to a grandparent: this is the everyday work.
Let’s take you home this February.
Search live fares at manntravel.co.uk/flights or call our Southall team on 0208 099 9900. Tell us your council’s half-term dates and we will build the nine days around them.
frequently asked questions
When is February half-term 2027?
Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027 for most English councils. Some use 8 to 12 February, and Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland set their own dates. Always check your council and your school.
Is February a good time to visit India with children?
Yes. It is the dry season across most of the country. Goa, Kerala and Mumbai are warm, Delhi and Rajasthan are mild and sunny. It is also after the Christmas peak, so fares and hotels tend to be softer.
How many days can we get from the February half-term?
Nine, if you fly out on the Friday evening before the break and come home on the Saturday or Sunday after it. Overnight flights make this work without missing school.
When should I book February half-term flights to India?
By December. The best Friday-night departures sell first. January still works but with less choice.
Do teachers get a discount with Mann Travel?
Verified teachers, lecturers and education staff in the UK can join MannPass for £25 off selected return flights between the UK and India. It is valid for 30 days, renewable, and cannot be combined with other promotions.
Fares and availability change daily and depend on the airline, date and fare type. School term dates are set by councils and individual schools; always confirm yours. Always check live prices before booking.
