Are you looking for a last-minute holiday or a cheap getaway this year? If you’re wondering where to jet off to and don’t want to break the bank, we might be able to help.
Manchester Airport lists a variety of destinations with direct flights and we’ve rounded up some of the cheapest getaways you can try this weekend.
The below prices are accurate at the time of writing and are the cheapest (per person) for this weekend, Saturday, July 27 until Monday, July 29, on Manchester Airport's website for each destination. Please note, prices are likely to change.
4 of the cheapest last-minute deals for flights to Europe
Manchester to Dublin
If you fancy exploring a city and understanding how Guinness is made, Dublin could be the destination for you.
You can get to Dublin on a round trip for £193 this weekend from Manchester Airport.
The departing flight is with British Airways, leaving Manchester at 5.25pm and arriving in Dublin for 6.40pm on Saturday, July 27.
You’ll return with Aer Lingus, departing at 6.30am and arrive back in Manchester at 7.35am on Monday, July 29.
There’s lots to see and do in Dublin including Irish music, Guinness Storehouse, explore Trinity College and more.
Book your flights via the Manchester Airport website now.
Manchester to Geneva
The cheapest direct flight will see you leave Manchester at 6.30pm on Saturday and arrive in Geneva at 9.15pm.
You’ll have some time to do sightseeing, including the famous water fountain, and sample the local foods before heading back, leaving Geneva at 7.30am on Monday and getting back to Manchester at 8.15am.
These flights will set you back £305 and you’ll get there and back with Ethiopian Airlines.
Book your flights via the Manchester Airport website now.
Manchester to Milan
Fancy some authentic Italian pizza? Milan could be a great place for you to explore while testing out the cuisine with flights costing £352.
Take in the impressive Duomo di Milano (Milan’s cathedral) and sip on Aperol Spritz with your feet up on this mini break.
Direct flights with easyJet will see you leave Manchester at 6.15pm on Saturday and arrive in the Italian city at 9.30pm.
Then, you can sightsee to your heart’s content before catching the 10.35pm flight back to Manchester where you’ll land at 11.45pm on Monday.
Book your flights via the Manchester Airport website now.
Manchester to Brussels
For £365, you can enjoy return flights to Brussels in Belgium, where you’ll be able to taste a variety of locally made chocolate.
With chocolate shops on just about every street, you can’t skip sampling some.
Whether you explore the Atomium or familiarise yourself with Grand Place, you won’t be short of things to get up to in Brussels.
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Both flights are with Brussels Airlines and you can book yours via the Manchester Airport website now.
You could fly from Manchester on Saturday at 6.05am and get to Brussels for 8.35am.
You’ll leave Brussels at 10am on Monday and arrive back in Manchester for 10.25am.
It's worth noting that times and prices may change.
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