Are you already aching for a wee getaway? Have you already finalised your travel plans for 2017 yet? Because if you haven’t (and even if you have), you’re definitely going to want to read on. Why? Because we’ve found some seriously good deals on flights in the first three months of the year!
Between the Mountains and the Sea: Flights to Toulouse from only £17
✈ 10th – 15th January from London to Toulouse from only £15
If you love old castles, you really shouldn’t miss out on the chance of a cheap flight to Toulouse. Close to the Pyrenees and the Spanish border, Toulouse, in the south of France is easy to reach. Hire a car and head off to the historic, fortified city of Carcassonne, it only takes about an hour. The walled city, complete with citadel and castle, sits in a fragrant valley and will instantly transport you to another time.
Ready for some Wine Tasting? Flights to Bergerac from £19
✈ 21st – 26th January from London to Bergerac from £19
Bergerac is at the heart of the Dordogne County (AKA Perigord). The area is renowned for its beautiful landscapes, its fabulous gastronomy (lots of Foie Gras, succulent cuts of both duck and goose, truffles, ceps mushrooms… all locally sourced, of course), its majestic castles and historic villages, and of course, its many, many tasty wines!
Shopping & Culture: Flights to Milan from £25
✈ 8th – 13th February from London to Milan from £25
Feel like shopping? Then Milan is the place to be! For only £25 you can book your trip to the beautiful Italian city, visit the luxury shopping mall Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with its outlets of D&G, Prada, Versace, Valentino and much more. Or just sit back in on of the cosy cafés around the dome and people watch; it’s pretty much like having a private catwalk viewing in Milan.
Spring in Croatia: Flights to Zadar from £40
✈ 28th March – 1st April from London to Zadar from £40
Maybe it’s not the time yet to take a swim in the sea, but compared to London the weather’s going to be a dream. Pack your bags and head off to Zadar at the end of March. Zadar is surrounded by beautiful islands on the one side and mountains on the other. Plitvice Lakes National Park is also nearby; somewhere you can go chasing waterfalls. Apartments are available from only £18 per night.
Spires of Spain: Flights to Zaragoza from £42
✈ 31st January – 5th February from London to Zaragoza from £42
Zaragoza is the capital of the Aragon region in Spain. It’s ideally located – less than 2 hours from both Barcelona and Madrid, yet without the crush and hassle of flocks of tourists. It’s a stunningly attractive city to discover; whether it’s for the multicultural heritage and architecture, stemming from 2000 years worth of history, the exciting nightlife, or the delicious tapas!
Springtime City Trip to Porto: Flights from £48
✈ 16th – 21st March from London to Porto from £48
If the world-famous fortified wine that takes its name from this city is all you know about Porto, book your tickets now! Porto’s historic centre is listed as a UNESCO heritage; the labyrinthine streets that wind the hills, the colourful houses in the Ribeira district, the (many) remarkable buildings, the markets, the ocean side, the fish dishes… try not to be seduced by its unique character.
Beach fun at Lanzarote: Flights from £58
✈ 11th – 18th March from London to Arrecife (Lanzarote) from £58
You don’t have to book a package holiday to go to Lanzarote. The Canary Islands with its remarkable Costa Teguise or the Timanfaya National Park are reachable, non-stop London to Lanzarote, from a measly £58. In March you can expect around 22 degrees and 8 hours of sunshine. Sounds perfect, huh? Apartments with an ‘excellent’ rating are available starting at £31 per night. The Hotel Lancelot which is located at the beach starts from a £61 nightly base price.
An Unmissable Island: Iceland flights from £67
✈ 27th March – 1st April from London to Reykjavik from £67
There was a real boom for holidays in Iceland in 2016. And that’s not going to change in 2017 – the wild landscape and the friendly locals are far too fascinating to miss. If you fancy a genuinely unique road trip or want to let loose in the capital Reykjavik, resplendent with amazing bars and hotspots – at a rate of only £67 for a direct flight, you shouldn’t think too long.
Beach and Sun in Thailand: Flights from £284 in March
✈ 20th – 30th March from London to Phuket from £284
Sandy beaches, 9 hours of sunshine a day, 30 degrees on the beach and 29 degrees in the water – how’s that sound? March is the perfect month for a trip to Thailand/Phuket region. The weather is gorgeous for the most part, and with only six rainy days a month the odds are your side. Khao Lak offers postcard-perfect beaches and great resorts such as the Khao Lak Oriental Resort from £64. Other Khao Lak accommodations are available from £7.
Beach Break in Mexico: Flights to Cancun from £321
✈ 12th – 26th January from London to Cancun from £321
A non-stop flight to Mexico’s Cancun for only £321 – that’s amazing, really, so pack your things! Depending on your plans you can get really cheap accommodation in Cancun starting from only £16. Alternatively, a hotel right on the beach with an ‘excellent’ rating, i.e. the Aloft Cancun is available from a £81 nightly base price.
Cheap flights departing from Manchester
✈ 19th March – 3rd April from Manchester to Mallorca from £43
✈ 11th – 15th March from Manchester to Faro from £48
✈ 30th January – 3rd February from Manchester to Carcassonne from £48
✈ 29th March – 3rd April from Manchester to Malta from £52
✈ 25th March – 1st April from Manchester to Sal (Cape Verde) from £175
Cheap flights departing from Birmingham
✈ 16th February – 5th March from Birmingham to Mallorca from £29
✈ 18th February – 7th March from Birmingham to Verona from £31
✈ 4th – 11th April from Birmingham to Perpignan (France) from £44
✈ 28th March – 1st April from Birmingham to Barcelona from £46
✈ 6th – 13th March from Birmingham to Tel Aviv from £180
Note: These rates are based on search queries made on KAYAK.co.uk on January 4th, 2017. The prices are quoted in GBP and are the minimum price per night for double occupancy. Flight prices are based on results for a return economy flight search. Prices are subject to change, may vary or no longer be available. Prices may change at any time and are subject to certain offers may no longer be available.
