With more than 40 airlines operating from Manchester, flying to more than 110 destinations, people living in the Northern hub’s catchment area have unrivalled choice. That also means there are bargains to be had all year round.
A huge variety of locations served from Manchester can still be reached for under £100 per person return over the next month.
Here are 10 destinations you can get to from Manchester on a budget.
All prices accurate at time of publication. Prices quoted do not include checked baggage. Please contact the relevant airline for further information.
5. Faro
Portugal’s Algarve typically enjoys temperatures in the low twenties throughout October, and its white sandy beaches are not the only draw. Faro boasts a quaint and characterful Old Town with cobbled streets, a 13th Century Cathedral and an attractive marina, dotted with restaurants and bars. Tui will fly you from Manchester to Faro from just £93pp return from 9-20 October. easyJet, Jet2.com and Ryanair also serve this route. Photo: MA
6. Malaga
At the southern tip of Spain, Malaga is a well-established favourite for sunseekers. In addition to its beaches and nightlife, visitors can take in the Picasso Museum (the artist was born in Malaga), the millennia-old Roman Amphitheatre and gorge on tapas and street food. Enjoy a 7-night break in Malaga with Tui from 13-20 October, with flights from Manchester available from £87pp return. Alternatively, fly with Ryanair from £84.98pp return between 19 October – 5 November. Jet2.com and easyJet also operate this route. Photo: MA
7. Milan
Known globally for football and fashion, Milan is also the home of da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’, some of the continent’s most impressive architecture, and is a gateway to the Italian lakes. Ryanair will take you to Milan Bergamo from Manchester from 17-24 October for only £58pp return. easyJet and Ryanair also serve Milan Malpensa from Manchester. Photo: MA
8. Pescara
Pescara is a great spot to make the most of the late summer sun. Temperatures regularly top 20C even into late October, and its wide sandy beaches stretch over 10 miles of the Adriatic coastline. The city is the largest in Italy’s Abruzzo region and is famous for offering some of the country’s best seafood. Flights to Pescara with Ryanair start from £30pp return from Manchester, travelling between 16-23 October. Photo: MA