The cheapest holiday destinations from your airport this summer

The cheapest destinations from London airports

Fly from London this summer and you won’t be short on cheap holiday deals, with Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton all major hubs for package holiday operators.

The Costa Dorada takes the crown for the cheapest summer holiday destination from London, averaging £470pp for a week-long getaway on its sun-soaked shores. Stick to Spain for your summer holiday and you can also pick up bargains in the Costa Brava and the Costa Blanca.

Hot on the Costa Dorada’s heels, Bulgaria’s Bourgas region is the second cheapest place to visit from London. Home to family-friendly resorts such as Sunny Beach and Varna that frequently feature as best-value destinations in the Post Office’s Holiday Money Report, it’s a top spot for a cheap and cheerful seaside stay.

Further afield, look to Dalaman in Turkey for a sun, sand and sea holiday that won’t blow your budget.

The cheapest destinations from Manchester Airport

Those in Manchester will also want to hit up Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. If Antalya’s golden, sandy beaches and action-packed resorts weren’t enough to tempt you this summer, its low holiday prices are sure to. The average cost for a seven-night holiday comes in at £531pp. Dalaman also makes the line-up in fourth place, averaging £568pp.

Spanish island favourites, Tenerife and Majorca, take the second and third spots. Both tick all the summer holiday boxes (read brilliant all-inclusive hotels, endless activities and sunshine for days) without the price tag.

If the Greek islands are on your summer wish list, you’re in luck. Crete rounds up the pack as the fifth cheapest holiday destination from Manchester.

The cheapest destinations from Liverpool Airport

Based in Liverpool? You’ll want to make a beeline for Majorca for a cheap summer holiday this year. Seven-night getaways average an enticingly low £473pp – that’s around £71pp cheaper than Manchester (Mancunians, take note)!

Spain continues to dominate the rest of the line-up, with Tenerife, the Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca and Lanzarote completing the top five cheapest places to fly to from Liverpool this summer. Whether you’re after sunsets and sangria or traditional towns and tapas, you’re sure to find a budget break to suit.

The cheapest destinations from Newcastle Airport

Majorca’s on a roll as a wallet-friendly summer escape, topping the charts as the cheapest place to fly to from Newcastle. So much so in fact that, on average, it’s over £100 cheaper than the other ranking destinations.

Book a week’s summer holiday to Majorca and you can expect to pay an average of £504pp compared to second place, Antalya (£607pp), and its Spanish sisters, Tenerife (£627pp) and the Costa Blanca (£637pp). There are still great-value deals to be snapped up in the latter three though, especially for travellers in May or early June.

Alternatively, look to Crete for an affordable family summer holiday – its sparkling turquoise seas and laidback atmosphere give Majorca a run for its money.

The cheapest destinations from Leeds Airport

Travellers from Leeds Airport will also find that Majorca tops the cheap list. Prices for a package holiday here sit in the same ballpark as its northern neighbours, averaging £490pp for a seven-night break (that’s £17 more than Liverpool, but £41 cheaper than Manchester).

Meanwhile, the Costa del Sol sits closely behind in second spot, beckoning the summer holiday crowds with its lively resorts and sun-baked beaches. Move to the third and fourth cheapest destinations and you can pick up holidays in the Costa Blanca and Tenerife for around the £600pp mark.

Similar in price and adding to the mix, the Algarve takes fifth place. Consider the popular resorts of Albufeira and Lagos for a cheap holiday in this Portuguese hotspot.

The cheapest destinations from Edinburgh Airport

If you’re flying from Edinburgh, you’ll find that Spain and Turkey are your best options for a cheap summer holiday this year.

Tenerife’s all-inclusive resorts and adventure activities have long been luring holidaymakers, and its low prices are sure to be a hit with sun-seeking Scots this year, averaging £592pp for a week’s getaway. Fancy another Spanish island? Lanzarote is the second cheapest destination to fly to from Edinburgh, followed by Majorca in third spot.

Elsewhere, Edinburgh fliers can scout out this summer’s sunshine escape for less in Turkey. Dalaman and Antalya are your go-tos for wallet-winning holidays here.

The cheapest destinations from Birmingham Airport

It’s a similar story further south in the Midlands – expect holidays in the Mediterranean hovering around the £600pp mark.

Majorca wins again as the cheapest summer holiday destination, almost £40pp cheaper to fly to from Birmingham than Edinburgh. Antalya is a close second, with our data revealing that Birmingham is the second cheapest airport overall to fly to Antalya this summer after Manchester.

Other budget-friendly destinations to consider are Tenerife and Crete. Both boast toasty temperatures in summer and ample accommodation options to choose from.

Family-favourite Corfu completes the top five. Another Greek island paradise, it comes in at around £655pp for a seven-night package holiday.

Please note: All prices correct as of 8 April 2024. Research compared searches for 7-night holidays from 1 March - April 1 2024 for departures between May - September 2024.