With the Easter break in touching distance, it seems Brits are itching for their next holiday break. KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, has found flight searches to Europe are up around 38% on last year, revealing the top 10 most searched European destinations this Easter, according to flight data.
Whether it’s to catch up on R&R, a quick city break to explore, or getting away to spend down time with family, KAYAK has identified the most searched holiday destinations for the Easter holidays.
Most Searched European City Breaks for Easter holiday:
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Paris, France
- Barcelona, Spain
- Málaga, Spain
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Alicante, Spain
- Rome, Italy
- Dublin, Ireland
- Faro, Portugal
Istanbul, Turkey
Steeped in history and holding a unique position as the only city in the world to straddle two continents, the Turkish city has featured on many travel tastemakers ultimate destinations to visit in 2024. Whether choosing to indulge in its booming culinary scene, sun-soaked beach days or exploring ancient ruins without the summer crowd – Istanbul is the perfect destination for a range of holiday dreams. The city’s vibrant atmosphere, gorgeous architecture and delicious cuisine makes it the ideal getaway for solo trips or friend-cations this Easter holiday.
For those seeking a touch of religious exploration, a journey to the House of Virgin Mary in Ephesus, just 340 miles south of Istanbul, is something to look forward to. According to KAYAK, return economy class flights this Easter currently average at £252.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
With trendy tourist attractions including the Heineken Experience and canal boat tours, it’s no surprise Amsterdam is again one of the most sought after holiday destinations. From the city’s well known flower strips, the Almere Centrum Market offering vintage treasures, delectable cuisine, and enticing clothing stalls, centuries-old cafés, and booming food and wine scene – there’s plenty of reasons why Brits are choosing to holiday here. KAYAK reports that return economy flights for this Easter average at £146.
Paris, France
From iconic cultural moments like Fashion Week to year-round classic sights, such as the Louvre and Disneyland, Paris is the Easter destination for friend groups and families. The 4-day weekend provides the perfect excuse for visitors to enjoy the beginning of spring in Paris, by cruising down the Seine, attending Easter concerts in iconic settings like Sainte Chapelle or visiting the oldest Jazz club. According to travel engine KAYAK, return economy class flights to Paris average at £152 for Easter.
If travellers are still unsure where they want to go this Easter, Ask KAYAK, the company’s latest AI-driven innovation, might have the answer. Ask KAYAK lets travellers use simple text entries to search and refine their results.
Wondering where to take your family this Easter, that’s less than 3 hours from London and will cost less than £200 per person? Ask KAYAK will give you family-friendly destinations a short-distance away that fit your budget.
Rachel Mumford, KAYAK’s Senior Commercial Strategy Manager, commented: “We’re witnessing a notable increase in flight searches this Easter – not only for Europe destinations, but also for domestic and long-haul getaways. Our current data suggests flight prices are relatively stable compared to last year, so it’s a great time to get away.
“For those on the lookout for last-minute Easter getaways, KAYAK has the tools to help you find great deals, including our newest AI innovation, KAYAK PriceCheck. Simply upload a screenshot of a flight deal from any site on the KAYAK app and we’ll search hundreds of sites to see if we can find a better deal.”
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Methodology
Based on flight searches made on KAYAK.co.uk and associated sites in the period between 01/01/2024-13/03/2024 for travel days between 29/03/2024-07/04/2024 from any UK airport.They were compared to searches made in the period between 01/01/2023-13/03/2023X for the travel period 07/04/2023-16/04/2023. All flight prices are average prices for economy, return tickets. Prices may vary and savings cannot be guaranteed. Percentages for changes in searches are approximate.
About KAYAK
KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of searches on our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, accommodation, car rental and holiday package. We also support business travellers with our corporate travel solution.
