As summer fades into a distant memory, those looking to squeeze in one more holiday are in luck, as KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, reveals Brits can find last-minute flights this month without breaking the bank.
According to flight search data* from KAYAK, popular European destinations such as Milan, Prague and Paris all currently come in significantly under £100 on average for a round-trip flight when travelling during the month of October. For those looking to stay a little closer to home, round-trip flights to both Scotland and Northern Ireland could be bagged for under £70 on average.
For travellers who are feeling a little more adventurous or keen to try some epic hikes, round-trip flights to Albania and Montenegro can currently be found for £50 and £70 on average respectively.
KAYAK’s 10 cheapest destinations to fly to from London in October
| Rank | Destination | Average price* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tirana, Albania | £50 |
| 2 | Edinburgh, Scotland | £60 |
| 3 | Belfast, Northern Ireland | £68 |
| 4 | Dublin, Ireland | £69 |
| 5 | Podgorica, Montenegro | £70 |
| 6 | Milan, Italy | £74 |
| 7 | Glasgow, Scotland | £77 |
| 8 | Oslo, Norway | £80 |
| 9 | Prague, Czech Republic | £82 |
| 10 | Paris, France | £84 |
| *Average price of economy round-trip flight in Oct 2024* | ||
Rachel Mumford, KAYAK Travel Expert said: “As the nights draw in and the colder temperature comes, it’s tempting to try and squeeze in one last trip. We understand the importance of making every penny count when planning a holiday, last-minute or not. For those up for being spontaneous this October, our data suggests there are plenty of good deals to be found. If you are not sure on where you’d like to go, sticking with a search engine like KAYAK is perfect as it does all the hard work for you, comparing hundreds of travel providers with just one click.”
*Based on round-trip economy class flight searches conducted on KAYAK.co.uk between 01/09/2024 and 31/09/2024 for flights departing between 01/10/2024 and 31/10/2024 from any London airport. All prices are average prices for round-trip economy class tickets. Prices may vary and savings cannot be guaranteed.
