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.

Start your search with Turkey’s Dalaman area, where week-long getaways cost £539pp on average. For equal amounts of sunshine and sights, Marrakech is your next best bet for a summer steal.

Kefalonia comes in third. Home to budget-friendly resorts such as Lassi and Lixouri (both among the best-value in Greece this summer), it’s a top spot for a cheap and cheerful seaside stay.

Alternatively, look to Gran Canaria or the Costa Dorada for a sunshine holiday in Spain that won’t blow your budget.

The cheapest destinations from Manchester Airport

Those in Manchester will want to hit up the Italian Lakes this summer, where the average cost for a seven-night holiday comes in at just £421pp. Lake Como is the pick for stunning scenery and even lovelier villas, or jump on the ferry to tour Lake Garda’s charming towns.

The rest of the line up is all about Spain. Canary island favourites, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria take second and fourth spot, while the Costa Dorada and the Costa Blanca complete the top five.

Whichever you choose, you can expect all the summer holiday essentials (read brilliant all-inclusive hotels, endless activities and sunshine for days) for prices between £608pp and £628pp.

The cheapest destinations from Liverpool Airport

Based in Liverpool? You’ll want to make a beeline for the Costa Dorada for a cheap summer holiday this year. Seven-night getaways average an enticing low £469pp – that’s a whopping £151pp cheaper than departures from Manchester (Mancunians, take note)!

Stick to Spain and you can also find bargains in Lanzarote, Tenerife and the Costa Blanca. Whether you’re after sunsets and sangria or traditional towns and tapas, you’re sure to find a budget break to suit.

Further afield, the Dalaman area is also a great-value destination, and you can bag a week of Turquoise Coast bliss from £585pp.

The cheapest destinations from Birmingham Airport

The Costa Dorada is on a roll as a wallet-friendly escape. So much so that it’s over £100pp cheaper than Birmingham's other ranking destinations.

Book a week’s summer holiday to one of the Costa Dorada’s well-loved resorts and you can expect to pay an average of £493pp compared to the Greek islands of Kefalonia (£609pp) and Corfu (£621pp), which take second and third place. That said, there are still great-value deals to be snapped up in the latter two, especially for travellers in May or early June.

Dalaman takes the fourth spot, while Fuerteventura is Spain’s pick for a family island escape from Birmingham. Its sparkling turquoise seas and laidback atmosphere are well worth the £649pp price tag.

The cheapest destinations from Edinburgh Airport

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

Dalaman’s all-inclusive resorts and adventure activities have long been luring holidaymakers, and this year, its low prices (£619pp) are sure to be a hit with sun-seeking Scots.

Prefer a Spanish island? Gran Canaria is the second cheapest destination to fly to from Edinburgh, followed by Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.

Elsewhere, Sardinia takes fifth place at just over £700pp for a week’s getaway. Consider basing yourself near Cagliari or Alghero for a cheap holiday in this Med island hotspot.

The cheapest destinations from Leeds Airport

Travellers departing from Leeds Airport will want to set their sights on Spain this summer, with Costa Blanca at the top of the cheap list. Prices for a package holiday here average £583pp for a seven-night break (that’s £45pp cheaper than Manchester and £6pp less than Liverpool).

In second place, a week in Majorca will set you back around £640pp, while the Costa del Sol sits closely behind in third, beckoning the summer holiday crowds with its lively resorts and sun-baked beaches.

Leeds fliers can also scout out their summer escape for less in the Canaries. Lanzarote and Tenerife are your go-tos for wallet-winning holidays here.

The cheapest destinations from Newcastle Airport

It’s a similar story further north in Newcastle, where you can expect Spanish island holidays ranging between £569pp and £675pp.

Gran Canaria wins as the cheapest summer holiday destination, almost £60pp cheaper to fly to from Newcastle than Manchester. The Costa Blanca comes second, followed by Fuerteventura in third, at £631pp. Our data reveals that Newcastle is the cheapest airport overall to fly to Fuerteventura this summer, ahead of Birmingham and Edinburgh.

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

Please note: All prices correct as of 18 April 2025. Research compared searches for 7-night holidays from 31 March - April 14 2025 for departures between May - September 2025.