With wet and cold days ahead this autumn it might be time to plan a trip away to sunnier climes. Luckily there are plenty of amazing destinations you can fly to from Manchester Airport, including Alicante, Budapest and Pisa for less than £100 per person for a return.
There are great offers up for grabs throughout October, with dates available to suit those who want a getaway before the kids break up, or family-friendly flights for those who want an affordable holiday during half term.
Jet2, Ryanair and Tui are all offering cheap flights, so you can go abroad for less. You can soak up the sun with a trip to Malaga, or explore the stunning architecture in Milan.
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Read on for 10 destinations you can fly to from Manchester Airport for under £100 per person return. All prices are accurate at time of publication and they do not include checked baggage, you can check with each airline for more information.
Alicante
This historic Mediterranean port offers sunshine, four waterparks and a five-mile-long beach, with temperatures regularly reaching the mid-twenties Celsius, even in the Autumn months. Santa Barbara Castle towers over the city and offers incredible views of the Costa Blanca.
Tui will take you from Manchester to Alicante for just £79pp return from 11-18 October. easyJet, Jet2.com and Ryanair also serve Alicante from Manchester.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux wines are reputed worldwide and the early Autumn is harvesting season, so October is a great time to visit, but the beautiful countryside surrounding the city and fabulous beaches and sand dunes under an hour’s journey away are often overlooked. The breath-taking Dune du Pilat, near Arcachon, is ringed by family-friendly campsites.
Your family could get away to Bordeaux for four nights during the October Half Term with flights at just £78pp return, flying Ryanair from Manchester from 26-30 October. easyJet also serves Bordeaux.
Budapest
Split in two by the Danube, this city’s nightlife is the biggest draw for visitors but cultural highlights include natural thermal baths, Buda Castle and the striking Basilica of St Stephen.
Jet2.com is offering flights from Manchester to the Hungarian capital from just £97pp return between 10-13 October. Ryanair also flies from Manchester to Budapest.
Dublin
There may not be much late summer sun on offer in Dublin, but Ireland’s capital offers much more besides. Temple Bar is the city’s beating heart with some of Europe’s best spots to eat and drink, whilst for lovers of the great outdoors, the Wicklow Mountains to the south of the city are a splendid setting for Autumn walks.
Escape to Dublin with Irish carrier Ryanair from only £32pp return, between 24-31 October. You can also fly from Manchester to Dublin with Aer Lingus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pisa
A cultural gem that needs little introduction, Pisa is much more than a leaning tower – it makes a great base to explore what Tuscany has to offer. Florence is just over an hour away by train, the Chianti wine region lies just to the south-east and the spa resort of Montecatini Terme, a favourite retreat of Audrey Hepburn, is under 30 miles away. Marina di Pisa, a short bus ride from the city centre, has a pebble beach, and the Tuscan sun is still bright in October.
Jet2.com will take you from Manchester to Pisa from £76pp return, from 15-22 October. easyJet and Ryanair also fly to Pisa from Manchester.
Zagreb
Perhaps something of a wildcard option, the Croatian capital is not as familiar to travellers as the seafront vistas of Dubrovnik but it offers temperatures in the low 20s during October, and boasts a vibrant café culture and arts scene. The stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park, dominated by huge limestone waterfalls, makes for a great day trip.
Enjoy a city break in Zagreb with flights from just £30pp with Ryanair from Manchester, travelling 16-20 October.
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